The PE and Sport Premium is a government grant provided to primary schools in England to improve the quality of physical education (PE) and sport for all pupils. The main purpose of the funding is to make additional and sustainable improvements to the PE and sports that schools already offer.
The PE and Sport Premium funding has had a notably positive effect on the school’s provision, helping to strengthen both participation and achievement in physical education.
The investment has enabled the introduction of specialist coaching, which has improved the quality of PE lessons and broadened the range of sports on offer to all pupils who now have greater opportunities to engage in activities such as gymnastics, athletics, and team games, boosting not only their physical fitness but also their teamwork and confidence.
The purchase of new equipment has ensured that children of all ages and abilities can access high-quality resources, making lessons more inclusive and enjoyable.
The spending has been specifically targeted to improve opportunities for all pupils especially those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), girls’ access to PE through specialist focused activities.
Beyond the immediate improvements in PE lessons, the funding has also enhanced the school’s wider sporting culture. Increased opportunities for extracurricular clubs and inter-school competitions have encouraged higher levels of participation, with more pupils taking part in regular physical activity. Staff training has further supported sustainability, equipping teachers with the skills to deliver engaging PE into the future.
The reports show a positive impact on the attainment of pupils in PE and a significant improvement in swimming and water safety. With 87% of the current Y6 cohort being able to swim competently and confidently over 25 metres, the funding is having a measurable and direct impact on an essential life skill for pupils.
Collectively, these developments have helped pupils build healthier lifestyles, develop resilience, and experience success in sport, demonstrating the lasting value of the funding across the school community.
Documents
PE and Sport Premium Documents 2025:
Reporting PE and sport premium grant expenditure – opportunities, impacts and sustainability details
Reporting PE and sport premium grant expenditure – your school’s declarations
Reporting PE and sport premium grant expenditure – categories of grant spending
Reporting PE and sport premium grant expenditure – your school’s specifics
Reporting PE and sport premium grant expenditure – your funding allocation