Sports Premium
Sports Premium
What is the PE and Sport Premium?
The PE and Sport Premium is government funding provided to primary schools to improve the quality of physical education (PE), sport and physical activity. The funding is intended to create additional and sustainable opportunities for all pupils to develop their physical skills, enjoy being active and build healthy habits that can continue throughout their lives.
Schools are required to use the funding in line with government guidance and demonstrate how it has improved provision, participation and outcomes for pupils.
Accountability
Schools are accountable for how they use their PE and Sport Premium funding. They must publish an annual report detailing the funding received, how it has been spent, the impact on pupils and how improvements will be sustained.
At St Luke’s, we are committed to using our funding responsibly and ensuring that our provision continues to develop in response to the needs of our children.
Our Aims
At St Luke’s C of E Primary School, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to enjoy physical activity, develop their skills and experience the benefits of an active lifestyle.
We aim to provide a high-quality, broad and inclusive PE curriculum that develops physical competence, confidence, resilience and a lifelong enjoyment of movement and sport.
Our approach reflects the Department for Education’s vision for the PE and Sport Premium: to ensure that all pupils develop the knowledge, skills and motivation needed to lead healthy, active lives.
We use the funding to support our priorities of:
- Developing and sustaining high-quality PE teaching through staff training and professional development.
- Providing a broad and engaging curriculum that enables all children to develop their physical skills and confidence.
- Encouraging regular physical activity through structured play, active lunchtimes and opportunities beyond the classroom.
- Increasing participation in school sport and competitive opportunities.
- Promoting inclusion and ensuring that all children, including those who face barriers to participation, can experience success.
- Developing positive attitudes towards health, fitness, teamwork and lifelong physical activity.
How are we using the funding to benefit our children?
At St Luke’s, we recognise the importance of making improvements that have a lasting impact. Previous investment in PE and sport has helped establish a strong foundation for physical activity across the school.
Our children benefit from a broad PE curriculum, regular opportunities to participate in physical activity and a range of experiences that encourage them to develop new skills and enjoy being active.
We have developed active lunchtime provision, including organised playground activities and opportunities for children to take greater responsibility for encouraging others to participate. Our Year 5 and 6 playground leaders, supported by lunchtime organisers, help create positive and engaging opportunities for younger pupils.
We also recognise the importance of providing opportunities for children to represent the school, take part in sporting events and develop confidence through competition. We continue to build on our existing provision while seeking ways to make participation more accessible and inclusive.
As government funding has reduced, our approach has evolved. Rather than relying on regular external coaching, we are focusing on sustaining the improvements already established and developing the knowledge and confidence of our own staff. This enables us to continue improving PE provision and physical activity opportunities within the resources available to us.
The Curriculum
At St Luke’s, we are committed to delivering a broad, progressive and engaging PE curriculum that develops fundamental movement skills, physical competence and confidence.
Our curriculum provides opportunities for children to experience a variety of physical activities and sports, building their skills and understanding as they progress through the school.
We use our PE curriculum framework and ongoing assessment to monitor pupils’ progress, identify areas for development and ensure that teaching responds to the needs of different learners.
We recognise that children develop at different rates and that effective PE teaching should provide appropriate challenge and support. Our aim is to ensure that all pupils can participate, make progress and experience success.
Training and Professional Development
Developing staff confidence and expertise is a key priority for PE at St Luke’s.
Previous investment in professional development has supported teachers in delivering a wider range of physical activities and developing their subject knowledge. This has included opportunities to improve the teaching of gymnastics, dance and outdoor games.
We continue to build on this work through staff development, collaboration and the sharing of effective practice. By strengthening the expertise of our own teaching staff, we aim to ensure that improvements in PE teaching are sustainable and benefit children across all year groups.
Resources and Facilities
We aim to provide appropriate equipment and resources that support a broad and engaging PE curriculum, as well as active play and physical activity throughout the school day.
We regularly review our PE equipment and resources to identify priorities, maintain safe provision and make the best use of what is available.
Our focus is on using existing resources effectively and directing investment towards areas that will have the greatest impact on children's participation, skill development and enjoyment of physical activity.
We will continue to review our provision, identify areas for improvement and build on the strong foundations already established at St Luke’s.
PE and Sports Premium Report
Please Click to view our PE and Sports Premium reports 2025-26.
Reporting primary PE and sport premium grant expenditure for academic year 2025 to 2026
Please Click to view our PE and Sports Premium reports 2024-25.
Section 0 - School's Declarations
Section 1 - Funding Allocation
Section 2 - Categories of Grant Spending
Section 3 - Opportunities, Impacts and Sustainability Details