Schools receive additional funding for every child that is eligible for free school meals. It is therefore extremely important that all pupils who are eligible are registered as such as this will trigger the payment of the additional funding to the school.  All children at Wickford Church of England School receive a Universal Free School Meal, but the pupil premium eligibility is separate to this.  More information and advice for parents who think that their child might be eligible can be received from the school office and found here .