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Research Brief: Supporting the attainment of disadvantaged pupils:articulating success and good practice

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The performance gap between pupils from more and less advantaged backgrounds in England is one of the largest among OECD countries. The pupil premium was introduced by the coalition government in 2011 to increase social mobility and reduce the gap in performance between pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Schools receive funding for each disadvantaged pupil and can use the funding flexibly, in the best interests of eligible pupils.

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