PE and Sports Grant

PE and Sport Premium 2026–27

At Prendergast Primary School, we use the PE and Sport Premium to improve the quality of physical education, increase pupils’ participation in regular physical activity and provide a broad, inclusive range of sporting opportunities.

Our priorities are informed by our evaluation of the previous year, participation information, pupil voice and swimming assessment data. Particular attention is given to pupils who may experience barriers to participation, including less-active pupils, girls, disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND.

Our priorities for 2026–27

1. Strengthening staff confidence, knowledge and skills

We aim to improve staff confidence and consistency in delivering high-quality, progressive and inclusive PE.

To achieve this, we will:

Continue to use Complete PE planning and assessment resources.
Provide opportunities for specialist coaches to model effective teaching.
Work with Platform Cricket to develop staff knowledge and confidence in teaching cricket.
Use lesson observations, learning walks, staff feedback and pupil voice to evaluate the quality of provision.

We expect this work to lead to greater staff confidence and more consistent, progressive PE teaching across the school.

2. Increasing pupils’ engagement in regular physical activity

We aim to increase the number of pupils who participate regularly in physical activity, with targeted encouragement and support for less-active pupils, girls, disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND.

To achieve this, we will:

Employ an external sports coach to provide structured and varied lunchtime activities throughout the week.
Monitor participation to identify pupils and groups who are less regularly involved.
Continue to develop active and inclusive play through our OPAL provision.
Gather pupil feedback to ensure that activities reflect pupils’ interests and needs.
Provide targeted swimming support for pupils who have not yet met the national curriculum requirements.

We expect more pupils to participate regularly in lunchtime sport and physical activity and to report positive attitudes towards being active.

3. Broadening access to sporting and competitive opportunities

We want all pupils to experience a varied range of sports and to have opportunities to represent the school and participate beyond the core PE curriculum.

To achieve this, we will:

Participate in the Lewisham School Games programme.
Provide access to girls’ competitions and SEND-specific sporting events.
Use external sports-coach support to enable pupils to attend tournaments, beach trips and other external activities safely.
Provide specialist cricket coaching through Platform Cricket.
Analyse participation by gender, SEND, disadvantage, year group and previous involvement.

We expect more pupils, including those with limited previous experience of sport, to participate in competitions, festivals and other external sporting opportunities.

Swimming and water safety

Our 2025–26 assessment information showed that:

77% of Year 6 pupils could swim competently, confidently and proficiently for at least 25 metres.
61% could use a range of strokes effectively.
85% could perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.

Although most pupils achieved the 25-metre swimming requirement, outcomes remained below our ambition for every pupil to meet the national curriculum expectations.

For 2026–27, we have secured a more accessible swimming arrangement through Colfe’s School. Colfe’s provides transport, pool time and two swimming coaches, while Prendergast Primary School funds an additional swimming coach. This will enable pupils to receive more focused instruction and targeted support, particularly those who are less confident or have additional needs.

Progress will be monitored through poolside assessments and the Complete PE Swimming Assessment Tracker.

How we will measure impact

We will evaluate the impact of the PE and Sport Premium through:

Lunchtime activity and club registers.
Participation data analysed by gender, SEND, disadvantage and year group.
Records of competition, tournament and external-event participation.
Swimming assessment information.
PE lesson observations and learning walks.
Staff feedback following coaching and professional development.
Pupil surveys and interviews.
OPAL observations of pupils’ activity and engagement.
Comparisons with participation and swimming outcomes from the previous year.

Sustainability

We are committed to ensuring that improvements continue beyond the current academic year. Complete PE resources, specialist lesson modelling and coaching will develop staff expertise. Participation monitoring will help us target provision more effectively, while our partnerships with Colfe’s School, Platform Cricket and Lewisham School Games will support a broad and inclusive sporting offer.

One correction is needed in the attached document before publication: it says 77% met the 25-metre requirement, but then says 25% did not. The second figure should presumably be 23%. The review headings also alternate between 2025/26 and 2024/25, so these should be made consistent.

Thank you—that makes it clearer. I would retain the existing structure but align the three priorities more closely with the new PE Premium document. Here is a revised, ready-to-paste version:

PE and Sport Premium

At Prendergast Primary School, we use the PE and Sport Premium to provide high-quality physical education and promote active, healthy lifestyles for all pupils.

Our priorities are informed by our evaluation of previous provision, participation information, pupil voice and swimming assessment data. We are committed to ensuring that opportunities are inclusive and accessible, particularly for less-active pupils, girls, disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND.

We aim to create sustainable improvements by developing staff expertise, increasing participation and broadening the range of sporting opportunities available to pupils.

Our Priorities for 2026–27

1. Increasing Staff Confidence, Knowledge and Skills

We aim to strengthen staff expertise and improve consistency in the delivery of high-quality, progressive and inclusive PE.

This will include:

Using Complete PE planning and assessment resources to support curriculum progression.
Providing staff with clear lesson guidance and appropriate assessment materials.
Working with Platform Cricket to model effective teaching and develop staff confidence in delivering cricket.
Using specialist coaching and lesson modelling to share effective practice.
Monitoring the quality of PE through staff feedback, lesson observations, learning walks and pupil voice.

We expect this work to improve staff confidence and ensure that pupils experience consistently strong PE teaching across the school.

2. Increasing Engagement in Regular Physical Activity

We aim to increase the number of pupils participating regularly in physical activity, with targeted support for pupils who are less active or experience barriers to participation.

This will include:

Employing an external sports coach to provide structured and varied lunchtime activities throughout the week.
Monitoring participation by gender, SEND, disadvantage and year group.
Identifying and encouraging pupils who participate less frequently.
Continuing to develop inclusive and active play through our OPAL programme.
Increasing opportunities for pupils to remain active during wet weather.
Gathering pupil feedback about lunchtime activities and sporting interests.

We want physical activity to be an enjoyable and established part of everyday school life.

3. Broadening Sporting and Competitive Opportunities

We aim to ensure that pupils experience a broad range of sports and have inclusive opportunities to represent the school and participate beyond the core PE curriculum.

This will include:

Participating in the Lewisham School Games programme.
Entering a wider range of competitions, festivals and tournaments.
Providing targeted opportunities for girls and pupils with SEND.
Continuing to participate in girls’ football and SEND-specific events.
Providing specialist cricket coaching through Platform Cricket.
Using external sports-coach support to enable pupils to participate safely and fully in tournaments, beach trips and other external activities.
Analysing participation data to identify gaps and shape future provision.

We want more pupils, including those with limited previous sporting experience, to take part in competitions and experience the enjoyment of representing their school.

Impact of Our Previous Provision

During the previous academic year:

OPAL increased opportunities for pupils to be active during breaktimes and lunchtimes.
Girls United and girls’ football tournaments provided targeted opportunities for girls.
SEND-specific tournaments supported inclusive participation.
Pupils experienced specialist coaching through Platform Cricket.
Pupils participated in Lewisham School Games events and the Alex Yee Triathlon.
Our football teams won one league and finished as runners-up in two others.
Almost all pupils participated in our inclusive Sports Day.
Assemblies, the PTA Fun Run and the end-of-year Sports Awards raised the profile of PE and physical activity across the school.

Our evaluation also identified the need to improve wet-weather physical activity, extend professional development to more staff and analyse participation information more closely.

How We Measure Impact

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

Registers for lunchtime activities, clubs and sporting events.
Participation data analysed by gender, SEND, disadvantage and year group.
Identification and monitoring of less-active pupils.
Competition entries, results and records of participation.
Swimming assessment data.
PE lesson observations and learning walks.
Staff feedback following coaching and professional development.
Pupil surveys and interviews.
OPAL observations of activity and engagement.
Comparisons with participation and swimming outcomes from previous years.

This ensures that our funding decisions are evidence-informed and responsive to pupils’ needs.

Swimming and Water Safety

Our 2025–26 Year 6 swimming assessment information showed that:

77% of pupils could swim competently, confidently and proficiently for at least 25 metres.
61% could use a range of strokes effectively.
85% could perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.

While most pupils met the 25-metre swimming requirement, we recognise that further targeted teaching and practice are needed to help more pupils meet all three national curriculum requirements.

For 2026–27, we have secured more accessible swimming provision through Colfe’s School. Colfe’s provides transport, pool time and two swimming coaches. Prendergast Primary School funds an additional swimming coach, enabling pupils to receive more focused instruction and targeted support.

Pupils’ progress will be monitored through poolside assessments and the Complete PE Swimming Assessment Tracker.

Sustainability

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

Complete PE resources support consistent curriculum planning, progression and assessment.
Specialist coaching and lesson modelling develop staff knowledge and confidence.
OPAL provision embeds active play within the daily life of the school.
Staff development strengthens the school’s internal expertise.
Participation monitoring helps us identify pupils who need additional encouragement or support.
Ongoing assessment and review ensure funding continues to be targeted effectively.

This approach will ensure that the benefits of the PE and Sport Premium extend beyond the current academic year.