DISADVANTAGED primary school pupils in Bradford will be in line for a share of £2.5m to be distributed across the region to help boost their education.

But it will be next summer before schools are told exactly how the cash will be divided up. The extra money will come from additional £22.5m pupil premium funding announced by Schools Minister David Laws today.

It is designed to give teachers the opportunity to support the most disadvantaged pupils to help ensure they do not fall behind from the start of their school lives.

Mr Laws said: “Every child should be able to reach their full potential, whatever their background." The pupil premium is building a fairer society with opportunity for everyone.

“We know schools are using their pupil premium funding more effectively than ever to raise the performance of those children who need extra help.

“We have already made significant progress towards closing the gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. This additional funding will ensure teachers in Yorkshire and the Humber continue to have the resources they need to give all pupils the best possible start at school, regardless of their background.”