PE and Sport Premium
Use of the Sports Premium Grant
Schools must use the Sports Premium funding to make additional and sustainable improvements to the quality of physical education (PE), physical activity, and sport offered to pupils.
This means the funding should be used to:
- Enhance or expand the existing PE, physical activity, and sport provision.
- Build long-term capacity and capability within the school, so that improvements benefit both current and future pupils.
Schools should focus on improvements in the following key areas
- Increased participation in regular physical activity
In line with Chief Medical Officer guidelines, all children and young people aged 5 to 18 should engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day, with a minimum of 30 minutes taking place during the school day. - Raising the profile of PE and sport
Position PE and sport as tools for driving whole-school improvement. - Improving staff confidence and competence
Develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence of all staff in delivering high-quality PE and sport. - Offering a broader range of sports and activities
Provide pupils with more diverse and inclusive opportunities to participate in sport and physical activity. - Increasing participation in competitive sport
Encourage more pupils to get involved in competitions and structured sporting events.
Examples of how the funding can be used
- Provide professional development, mentoring, and training for staff to enhance PE teaching and promote physical activity across the school.
- Hire qualified sports coaches to work alongside teachers and expand current opportunities.
- Introduce new sports, dance, or physical activities to engage a wider range of pupils.
- Offer targeted support for less active children through tailored activities, including school sports and holiday clubs.
- Organise or participate in more sports competitions.
- Collaborate with other schools to deliver joint sports clubs or events.
- Increase involvement in the School Games initiative.
- Encourage pupils to take on leadership or volunteer roles in sport and physical activity.
- Improve outcomes in primary school swimming, ensuring pupils meet national curriculum requirements by the end of Key Stage 2.
- Integrate physical activity into the school day through active travel, active playgrounds, and other movement-friendly routines.
Sports Premium Grant
At St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, PE and sport play a vital role in the life of our school. All pupils take part in at least two hours of high-quality physical education each week as part of the curriculum, with further opportunities provided to promote active lifestyles and a love of physical activity. We believe that PE and sport are essential to the holistic development of every child, helping them grow physically, socially and emotionally. Through active participation, pupils learn key values such as teamwork, fair play, and respect for themselves and others. There is strong evidence to show the positive impact of regular physical activity on children’s health, growth, and development—improving motor skills, building muscle strength, increasing bone density and encouraging habits that support lifelong well-being. PE also plays a crucial role in supporting mental health, helping children to understand the benefits of exercise and how it can positively influence how they feel. Sport provides a supportive and structured environment for pupils to develop resilience and learn how to handle both success and setbacks, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive both in and beyond school.
Focus Areas for PE and Sport Premium 2024/25 (£17,800)
Last year, the funding was used to enhance the quality of PE and sport provision at St Cuthbert’s in the following key areas:
- PE and Sport-related school trips, including visits to football stadiums and sports venues to inspire and engage pupils.
- Promoting girls' participation in PE, with targeted activities and support to increase confidence and engagement.
- Fostering a love of sport and being active, encouraging lifelong healthy habits and positive attitudes towards physical activity.
- Linking mental health and physical well-being, including the introduction of yoga and mindfulness activities.
- Investment in new PE equipment and resources to support high-quality teaching and diverse activities.
- Introduction of new sports and games to broaden pupils’ experiences and encourage wider participation.
- Staff CPD (Continuing Professional Development) to improve confidence and competence in delivering PE.
- Specialist coaching (e.g. cricket coaches) to provide expert teaching and raise the standard of provision.
- Daily Mile initiative for Key Stage 2 and half a Daily Mile for Key Stage 1, to increase daily physical activity levels.
- Expansion of extracurricular provision, including a wide range of before-school and after-school clubs.
- Increased opportunities for physical activity across the school day, helping all children stay active, healthy and engaged.
Extra-curricular club participation numbers 2024/2025
Autumn Term = 21 pupils from year 1-6
Spring Term = 37 pupils from year 1-6
Summer Term = 35 pupils from year 1-6