Change at the DfE
At the very end of last term, Lucy Powell was appointed secretary of state for education, as part of new prime minister Andy Burnham’s cabinet annou...
7th Sep 2026
Devon Association of Governance
Pupil premium rate update
The pupil premium conditions of grant for the new financial year 2026 to 2027 have been published.
The updated pupil premium rates are:
- £1,500 for pupils in reception to year 6 (up £35)
- £1,100 for pupils in year 7 to year 11 (up £25)
- £2,690 for any pupil identified in the October school census or the alternative provision census as having left local authority care (up £60)
Service Children Premium is different and schools and academies will receive £360 for eligible pupils (up £10).
The updated guidance for school leaders on using pupil premium includes some updated information and links to relevant resources.