Pupil premium — overview and current rates
Changed on 11 May 2026 · All changes to this document
From 2026 to 2027, FSM extends to all pupils in households on Universal Credit. Pupils eligible only through this Expanded FSM do not attract pupil premium. Pupils eligible before the expansion stay in the Ever 6 FSM cohort for 6 years, including if household income rises.
Corrected by HeadteacherChat on 13 October 2026.
Who this affects: School leaders, governors, trustees, and local authority Virtual School Heads (VSH) in all state-funded schools (including LA-maintained, academies, free schools, and non-maintained special schools).