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PE and Sport Premium

PE & Sports Premium Funding

PE and Sport Premium 2025–2026

The PE and Sport Premium is government funding provided to primary schools in England to make additional and sustainable improvements to PE, sport and physical activity. At Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School, we use this funding to broaden sporting opportunities, increase participation, develop physical skills and confidence, and promote healthy, active lifestyles.

In 2025-2026, the school received £18,180 in PE and Sport Premium funding, which was fully spent.

Developing sporting skills and participation

Pupils participated in a wide range of sporting competitions, festivals and events, including cross-country, football festivals, Year 5 and 6 athletics, the Year 5 Brownlee Triathlon, a Key Stage 1 multi-skills event and a Lower Key Stage 2 football event. Year 6 pupils also took part in a football session delivered by York City staff.

Extra-curricular opportunities included rounders and badminton, while external providers organised Nerf competitions. These activities broadened pupils’ sporting experiences, developed skills and teamwork, and encouraged participation beyond the PE curriculum.

Inclusion, leadership and active play

We aimed to ensure that disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) could access sporting opportunities. A small group of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils with SEND participated in a Panathlon event, providing an inclusive opportunity to experience competitive sport. Attendance was 100%, and feedback from pupils and staff was positive.

We also aimed to increase girls’ participation in football by providing opportunities to take part in more football events and competitions.

Year 6 pupils undertook Play Leader training, developing leadership skills and supporting younger pupils, particularly in Key Stage 1, to participate in structured playground activities, including cheerleading. Senior Leadership Team observations highlighted positive engagement, while Midday Supervisors supported positive and active playtimes.

Swimming, water safety and active lifestyles

Swimming provision helped increase pupils’ confidence in the water and improve the efficiency of their swimming strokes. Year 6 assessment data showed that 84% of pupils could swim at least 25 metres competently, confidently and proficiently, 82% could use a range of strokes effectively, and 86% could perform safe self-rescue. These outcomes help us identify remaining gaps and inform future planning.

Year 6 pupils also took part in Bikeability to develop their cycling skills and confidence, supporting safer and more active travel. Walk to School Week promoted active travel through school-funded resources encouraging pupils to walk, cycle or scoot to school.

The 2026 Growing Up in North Yorkshire (GUNY) survey found that 89% of Year 6 pupils reported participating in physical activity and sport, 96% understood its benefits, and 79% felt confident taking part. Separately, our Eco Council survey found that 86% of pupils walked, cycled or scooted to school. This figure increased following Walk to School Week.

Impact, evaluation and sustainability

Our provision has offered pupils a broad range of opportunities to develop physical skills, confidence, teamwork and leadership. Inclusive events, targeted sporting opportunities and active play have helped broaden participation and encourage pupils to experience success.

We will continue to evaluate provision through participation records, pupil voice, staff feedback and assessment data. This will help us identify effective approaches, address barriers to participation and plan sustainable improvements so that all pupils are encouraged and supported to enjoy physical activity and develop positive habits for life.

Our approach reflects our school values of Respect, Resilience, Care, Community, Aspiration and Challenge.

Further information is available in the Department for Education’s PE and sport premium guidance for primary schools – GOV.UK.