PE and Sport Premium

At Ordsall Primary School, we believe that all children and young people should be supported to live healthy, active lives. The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend that children and young people engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day, with appropriate adaptations for disabled children and young people.

Primary school plays a crucial role in developing positive attitudes to physical activity and sport. It is during these early years that children build the foundations for enjoyment, confidence and lifelong participation in physical activity.

The Department for Education (DfE) provides the PE and Sport Premium to ensure that all pupils have equal access to high-quality physical education, opportunities to experience a broad range of sports, and increased participation in physical activity both within and beyond the school day. Schools are expected to deliver high-quality PE for at least two hours each week, alongside a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and competitive opportunities.

At Ordsall, PE and Sport Premium funding is used strategically to:

increase pupils’ daily physical activity and support children to achieve 60 active minutes
improve the quality and sustainability of PE, sport and physical activity provision
ensure inclusive access to sport for all pupils, including girls, disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
build staff confidence and expertise through high-quality provision and targeted professional development

This funding is used to make additional and sustainable improvements to PE and sport and is not spent on core school costs. Its impact is reviewed annually to ensure it continues to support pupils’ health, wellbeing, enjoyment and achievement.

PE and Sport Premium Report 2025-26

Ordsall Primary School is committed to providing high-quality physical education, school sport and physical activity opportunities for all pupils. The PE and Sport Premium funding is used to improve the quality of PE and sport provision, increase participation, raise attainment and ensure long-term sustainability.

PE and Sport Premium Funding

Total funding received (2025-2026): £20,600

Unspent funding: £6,511

The remaining funding will be carried forward into the 2026-27 academic year in accordance with the grant conditions and will continue to be used to improve PE, sport and physical activity provision for pupils.

How the Funding Was Spent

The PE and Sport Premium was strategically targeted to maximise impact for pupils, with a particular focus on improving resources, staff expertise and opportunities for participation.

Breakdown of expenditure

External school sports competitions: £7,360.17
Equipment and resources: £4,962.29
Continuing Professional Development (CPD): £565.00
Memberships and subscriptions: £288.96

The funding was used across the following areas:

Equipment and resources
Staff professional development
School sport competitions
Memberships and subscriptions

No funding was spent on external coaching staff, swimming CPD, additional swimming provision or extra-curricular opportunities during this academic year.

Targeted Support and Equal Access

The school ensured that PE and Sport Premium funding supported all pupils, while also targeting groups who may face additional barriers to participation.

Pupils with SEND or long-term medical conditions

Targeted support included:

Improving access to PE, sport and physical activity opportunities.
Supporting participation in school sport and physical activity.

Girls' participation

Funding was used to:

Increase and improve girls' participation in PE lessons and physical activity opportunities.
Support equal access to sporting experiences.

Disadvantaged pupils

Support included:

Improving opportunities for disadvantaged pupils to participate in PE, sport and physical activity.
Reducing barriers to participation through targeted provision.

These approaches ensured equitable access to high-quality PE and sport opportunities across the school.

Impact of the Funding

The PE and Sport Premium has continued to support improvements in the quality of physical education, school sport and physical activity across the school.

Impact on pupils

Increased opportunities to participate in competitive school sport.
Improved access to high-quality PE resources.
Greater opportunities for pupils to engage in physical activity.
Increased inclusion for pupils with additional needs.
Continued promotion of healthy, active lifestyles.

Impact on teaching and the wider school

Improved staff knowledge and confidence through targeted CPD.
Enhanced quality of PE resources available across the school.
Increased participation in inter-school competitions.
Continued promotion of PE and school sport as an important aspect of whole-school development.

Sustainability

Spending decisions were made with long-term sustainability in mind. Investment in staff professional development, improved resources and participation in competitive sport has strengthened the school's capacity to deliver high-quality PE and physical activity provision.

The £6,511 carried forward into the 2026-27 academic year has been strategically allocated to support the continued development of PE provision across the school. This funding will be used to provide high-quality professional development for teaching staff, with a particular focus on refining and strengthening the teaching of gymnastics and dance to ensure pupils receive consistently high-quality lessons across all year groups. In addition, the funding will support the introduction of a programme of regular intra-school sporting competitions, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience competitive sport, develop teamwork and resilience, and apply the skills they have learned during PE lessons in an inclusive and enjoyable environment.

These planned developments will further strengthen the quality of PE teaching, increase participation and competition opportunities for all pupils, and ensure that the impact of the PE and Sport Premium funding is sustained for future years.

Swimming and Water Safety

As part of the National Curriculum, swimming and water safety data for the current Year 6 cohort is as follows:

Able to swim 25 metres: 81%
Able to use a range of strokes effectively: 79%
Able to perform safe self-rescue: 97%

No PE and Sport Premium funding was used to provide additional swimming lessons or broaden aquatic opportunities during 2025-26.

Accountability

This report meets the Department for Education requirements for PE and Sport Premium accountability and will be reviewed annually. Governors monitor the impact of the funding to ensure it continues to support pupils' physical development, health and wellbeing.

PE and Sport Premium Report 2024-25

PE and Sport Premium Funding

Total funding received (2024-2025): £20,079
Unspent funding: £0
Carry forward from previous year: £0

All funding allocated for the academic year was spent in full and in line with the conditions of grant.

How the Funding Was Spent

The PE and Sport Premium was strategically targeted to maximise impact for pupils, with a particular focus on high-quality provision, inclusion and participation.

Breakdown of expenditure

External coaching staff: £16,260.60
Equipment and resources: £3,295.13
Online educational platforms and resources: £575

The funding was used across the following categories:

Equipment and resources
Coaching staff
Online training and educational platforms

No funding was spent on CPD courses during this academic year, as the focus was on delivering high-quality provision directly to pupils through specialist coaching and enhanced resources.

Targeted Support and Equal Access

The school ensured that PE and Sport Premium funding supported all pupils, while also targeting groups who may face additional barriers to participation.

Pupils with SEND or long-term medical conditions

Targeted support included:

Specialist coaches supporting inclusion and access
Supported participation in extra-curricular activities and competitions

Girls’ participation

Funding was used to:

Offer free after-school sports clubs for all pupils
Provide specialist, focused activities aimed at increasing girls’ participation
Develop youth leadership and volunteering opportunities

Disadvantaged pupils

Support included:

Subsidised access to sport and physical activity clubs
Targeted staff training to address inequalities in sport and physical activity
Youth leadership and volunteering opportunities

These approaches ensured equitable access to high-quality PE and sport opportunities across the school.

Impact of the Funding

The school has seen a positive impact across all key areas identified in the PE and Sport Premium guidance.

Impact on pupils

Increased participation in regular physical activity and school sport
Improved engagement in PE lessons
Broader access to a range of sports and physical activities
Increased participation in extra-curricular clubs and competitive sport

Impact on teaching and the wider school

Increased staff confidence and competence in delivering PE and sport
Raised profile of PE and sport as part of whole-school improvement
Improved PE attainment and physical activity levels
Strengthened inclusion and access for all pupils

Sustainability

Spending decisions were made with sustainability in mind. The use of specialist coaching, improved resources and digital platforms has helped to build capacity within the school and ensure that improvements to PE, sport and physical activity provision will continue to benefit pupils in future years.

Swimming and Water Safety

As part of the National Curriculum, swimming and water safety data for the current Year 6 cohort is as follows:

Able to swim 25 metres: 74%
Able to use a range of strokes effectively: 30%
Able to perform safe self-rescue: 37%

This data informs future planning to ensure continued improvement in swimming outcomes.