Primary PE and Sport Premium
In March 2013, the Government introduced the Primary PE and Sport Premium to improve the quality of Physical Education (PE), physical activity and sport in primary schools. Each primary school in England receives £16,000 plus an additional £10 per pupil in Years 1 to 6.
This funding is ring-fenced, meaning it can only be used to improve PE, physical activity and sport in primary schools. The Headteacher, PE Lead and Governing Body are responsible for ensuring that the funding is used effectively and has a positive impact on pupils.
Schools can decide how best to use the funding to meet the needs of their children. However, it must be used to make additional and sustainable improvements to PE and sport provision, helping pupils to develop healthy, active lifestyles both now and in the future.
The funding is intended to:
- Increase pupils’ engagement in regular physical activity (with a goal of at least 60 minutes per day, including 30 minutes in school).
- Raise the profile of PE and sport across the whole school.
- Improve staff confidence, knowledge and skills in teaching PE.
- Broaden the range of sports and activities available to pupils.
- Increase participation in competitive sport.
How We Use Our Funding
We use our PE and Sport Premium funding to support a wide range of opportunities for pupils and professional development for staff. We ensure a broad and sustainable impact; our funding is allocated across the following areas:
CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- External training courses
- Upskilling staff to deliver swimming lessons
- Internal learning and development
- Inter-school development sessions
- Online training and resource development
Internal Provision
- School-based extra-curricular opportunities
- Internal sports competitions
- Top-up swimming lessons
- Promotion of active travel initiatives
- Investment in equipment and resources
- Internal membership fees
- Use of educational platforms and resources
External Provision
- Activities organised through School Games
- Other inter-school competitions
- Specialist external coaching staff
Full details of the funding we receive, how it is spent and the impact it has on our pupils can be found below.
