PE and Sports Premium
The PE and Sport Premium is extra funding given to primary schools in England to improve the quality of physical education and sport for all pupils. It is allocated to develop teachers’ confidence and competence through high-quality professional development, enabling them to offer a wider range of opportunities for pupils to participate in physical activity, while promoting healthy lifestyles and wellbeing.
We believe that PE is an essential part of a child’s education. PE, school sport and physical activity benefit both physical and mental health, while helping children develop resilience, confidence and self-esteem. The Chief Medical Officers' guidelines state that all young people aged 5-18 years should aim for an average of at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day across the week.
We provide a fun, inclusive and ambitious environment where pupils can develop their skills, challenge themselves and work collaboratively. To further enhance our PE offer, we work closely with a range of exciting partners who bring specialist expertise and inspiring opportunities to our pupils. These include Radley College Sports Leaders, who support the delivery of sporting activities and act as positive role models; Oxfordshire Cricket, who help us broaden participation and develop pupils' skills in cricket; and the Tim Henman Foundation, whose support strengthens our commitment to high-quality inclusive PE, ensuring that all children can access, enjoy and succeed in physical activity.
Through our participation in the School Games programme, pupils regularly take part in inter-school festivals and competitions, helping to develop confidence, teamwork, resilience and a lifelong enjoyment of sport. In recognition of our commitment to PE, school sport and physical activity, we were proud to achieve the School Games Gold Mark Award in 2025-26.
The current outcomes for the funding are:
1. Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport.
2. Engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity.
3. The profile of PE and sport is raised across the school as a tool for whole-school improvement.
4. A broader experience of a range of sports and physical activities offered to all pupils.
5. Increased participation in competitive sport.