The government in England has provided additional funding of over £150 million per annum since 2013/14 to improve PE and school sport in primary schools. From September 2017, this funding was doubled, enabling primary schools to make further improvements to the quality and breadth of the PE and sport they offer.

The funding is ring-fenced and can only be spent on PE and school sport provision in schools. Ofsted will assess how primary schools spend their PE and Sport Premium; schools are required to publish details of their allocation, spending, and impact on their website.

Schools receive PE and sport premium funding based on the number of pupils in Years 1 to 6. Schools with 16 or fewer eligible pupils receive £1,000 per pupil. Schools with 17 or more eligible pupils receive £16,000 plus an additional £10 per pupil.

Department for Education Vision for Primary PE and Sport Premium

“All pupils are leaving primary school physically literate and with the knowledge, skills and motivation necessary to equip them for a healthy, active lifestyle and lifelong participation in physical activity and sport”.

The funding has been provided to ensure impact against the following objective:

To achieve sustainable improvements in the quality of PE and sport in primary schools. It is important to emphasise that the focus of spending must lead to long-lasting impact aligned with this vision, extending beyond the Primary PE and Sport Premium funding.

5 Key Improvement Indicators:

  1. The engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity – kick starting healthy active lifestyles.

  2. The profile of PE and sport being raised across the school as a tool for whole school improvement.

  3. Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport.

  4. Broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils.

  5. Increased participation in competitive sport.

You can view our PE and Sport Premium Action Plan (2024–2025) through the links below.

PE and Sport Funding Categories of Grant Spending 24-25

PE and Sport Funding Opportunities, Impacts and Sustainability 24-25

PE and Sport Funding Declarations 24-25