Pupil premium — overview and current rates change log

Pupil premium — overview and current rates: what changed on 25 August 2026

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What changed: From the 2026/27 academic year, FSM eligibility expands to include all pupils from households receiving Universal Credit. However, only those meeting the existing £7,400 income threshold ('Targeted FSM') will trigger pupil premium funding and remain in the 'Ever 6 FSM' cohort.

Who is affected: School leaders, governors, and trustees in all state-funded schools (local authority-maintained, academies, free schools, and non-maintained special schools) and local authority virtual school heads.

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Action needed: Available to community members.

Deadline stated at publication: Start of the 2026 to 2027 academic year

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