PE and Sport Premium Report 2024–25

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 (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.

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

At Ordsall Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils have access to high-quality physical education, school sport and physical activity opportunities. The PE and Sport Premium funding is used to increase participation, improve outcomes and promote lifelong physical and mental wellbeing.

PE and Sport Premium Funding (2023–24)

The PE and Sport Premium allocation for the 2023–24 academic year was used in full and in line with the Department for Education’s conditions of grant. Funding was targeted to make additional and sustainable improvements to the quality of PE, sport and physical activity provision across the school.

Key Areas of Spending

Funding during 2023–24 was strategically focused on:

• Specialist sports coaching to enhance PE lessons, playtimes, interventions and extra-curricular provision

• Equipment and resources to improve physical literacy and active play

• A school sport partnership package enabling access to festivals, competitions and events

• Targeted interventions and nurture groups, including SEND-specific provision

• Opportunities for pupil leadership, including Sports Leaders

The funding supported provision across the whole school from Nursery to Year 6.

Targeted Support and Inclusion

The PE and Sport Premium was used to ensure inclusive access and targeted support for pupils who may face barriers to participation.

Pupils with SEND

• SEND Sports and Games nurture groups provided structured, supported access to physical activity

• Specialist coaching enabled pupils to develop confidence, physical skills and engagement

• Pupils accessed festivals and events tailored to inclusive participation

Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Targeted mental health workshops, particularly in Year 6

• Regular movement breaks (Wake-Up Shake-Ups) embedded across the school day

• Physical activity used proactively to support regulation, resilience and wellbeing

Leadership and Character Development

• Year 6 Sports Leaders trained to support KS1 pupils at playtimes and lunchtime

• Pupils developed leadership skills including teamwork, fairness, communication and responsibility

Impact of the Funding

The PE and Sport Premium had a strong positive impact across the school.

Pupil engagement and participation

• Increased participation in PE, playtime sport and extra-curricular clubs

• Pupils enthusiastically accessed a broad range of activities, including new and unfamiliar sports

• Improved physical literacy, confidence and enjoyment of sport

School culture and profile of PE

• PE and sport were highly visible across the school through assemblies, celebration events and pupil voice

• Sporting achievements were regularly recognised through “Brick on the Wall” assemblies and school communications

• Pupils articulated a clear understanding of how physical activity supports both physical and mental health

Competition and enrichment

• Pupils participated in a wide range of inter-school festivals, competitions and events

• Opportunities were provided across multiple year groups, not just upper key stage pupils

• Links with community sports organisations (including Chance to Shine cricket) supported pathways beyond school

Sustainability and Next Steps

Spending decisions were made with long-term sustainability in mind. The use of specialist coaching, leadership development and improved resources helped build staff confidence and pupil capacity, ensuring that improvements could be embedded and sustained beyond the funding year.

Key priorities identified for further development included:

• Expanding internal intra-school competitions

• Developing active wet-play provision

• Increasing inclusive and SEND-specific opportunities

• Strengthening preparation for competitive sport

Swimming and Water Safety

Swimming data for the 2023–24 Year 6 cohort showed:

• Able to swim 25 metres: 73%

• Able to use a range of strokes effectively: 66%

• Able to perform safe self-rescue: 63%

This data informed future planning to further strengthen swimming and water safety outcomes.

Accountability

This report meets the Department for Education’s requirements for PE and Sport Premium reporting. The impact of the funding is reviewed annually by senior leaders and governors to ensure it continues to support pupils’ health, wellbeing, confidence and achievement.