PE and Sports Grant

PE and Sport Premium

At Prendergast Primary School, we use the PE and Sport Premium to provide high-quality physical education and to promote active, healthy lifestyles for all pupils. Our approach ensures that physical activity is inclusive, engaging and embedded across the school day, supporting both pupils’ wellbeing and their personal development.

We are committed to using this funding to create sustainable improvements by developing staff expertise, increasing participation, and broadening the range of opportunities available to all pupils.

Our Approach

Our provision is underpinned by three key priorities:

1. Increasing Daily Physical Activity

We continue to develop our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme to ensure pupils are active throughout the day. This includes:

Promoting active play in all weathers
Introducing structured wet weather play opportunities
Increasing engagement during break and lunchtime

This work supports a culture where physical activity is a normal and enjoyable part of everyday school life.

2. Broadening Sporting Opportunities

We provide a wide range of sporting opportunities through:

Lunchtime and after-school clubs
Specialist coaching
Participation in local competitions and tournaments

Our strong partnership with local providers ensures pupils—including those with SEND and those new to sport—can access a diverse range of activities and experiences.

3. Improving Swimming Outcomes

We are committed to ensuring all pupils leave primary school able to swim confidently. To achieve this, we:

Provide targeted support for non-swimmers and lower prior attainers
Track progress carefully through regular assessment
Offer additional swimming opportunities where needed

Impact of Our Provision

Our PE and sport provision has had a significant impact across the school:

High participation rates across clubs, competitions and daily activity
Inclusive engagement, particularly among girls and pupils with SEND
Strong competitive success, including multiple borough-level tournament wins
Increased engagement in active play, supported by the OPAL programme
Positive pupil attitudes towards sport and physical activity

We know this through participation data, competition outcomes, pupil voice and staff observation.

How We Measure Impact

We evaluate the effectiveness of our PE and Sport Premium through:

Participation rates in clubs and activities
Pupil voice and engagement surveys
Competition outcomes and achievements
Swimming assessment data
Observations of behaviour and activity levels during playtimes

This ensures that funding decisions are evidence-informed and responsive to pupil need.

Sustainability

We are committed to ensuring that improvements are long-lasting:

Staff training builds internal expertise and reduces reliance on external providers
OPAL and play policies embed active lifestyles into daily routines
Ongoing assessment and review ensures funding is targeted effectively

This approach ensures that the impact of the funding extends beyond the current academic year.