PE and Sport Premium funding is the support offered to schools in order to make additional and sustainable improvements to the quality of the PE and sport offer. The extent of Sport Premium support is calculated on the basis of school census data.
The Sport Premium may be used to develop or add to the physical education and sport activities offered within the school, or to build the capacity and capability to ensure that improvements made to sport provision will continue to benefit pupils joining the school in future years.
Schools are measured on the outcomes delivered through Sport Premium funding, which should include:
- The engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity – the Chief Medical Officer guidelines recommend that all children and young people aged 5 to 18 engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, of which 30 minutes should be in school
- The profile of PE and sport is raised across the school as a tool for whole-school improvement
- Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport
- Broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils
- Increased participation in competitive sport
Examples of the uses of the PE and Sport premium in schools include:
- Providing staff with the professional development, training and resources to allow them to teach PE and sport more effectively
- Hiring qualified sports coaches to work with teachers to enhance or extend current opportunities
- Introducing new sports, dance or other activities to encourage more pupils to take up sport and physical activities
- To encourage pupils to take on leadership or volunteer roles that support sport and physical activity within the school; and
- To embed physical activity as part of the school day through active travel to and from school, active playgrounds and active teaching.
Please see the reports below which detail the funding received, how it has been spent at our school and the impact it has had so far:
Funding Allocation
Amount of PE and Sport Premium funding received:
St Margaret Clitherow Academy was allocated £17850.
Intent
At St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary and Nursery, we believe physical education and sport play a vital role in developing the whole child — physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Our intent is to:
- Increase staff confidence, knowledge and skills in teaching PE and sport.
- Ensure all pupils engage in regular physical activity.
- Raise the profile of PE and sport as a tool for whole school improvement.
- Provide a broader experience of a wide range of sports and activities.
- Increase participation in competitive sport.
We are committed to ensuring all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, have equal access to high-quality PE, sport and physical activity opportunities.
Implementation
Key Indicator 1: Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport
- Work in conjunction with TB Sports to deliver a progressive PE curriculum two days a week. (£12540).
- Provide CPD for teachers to strengthen subject knowledge and assessment.
- Install an Outdoor Adventurous Activities (OAA) course within school grounds alongside staff training to ensure sustainable delivery. (£1500).
Key Indicator 2: Engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity
- Increase physical exercise opportunities during the school day.
- Introduce lunchtime sports clubs to widen access.
- Maintain a broad range of after-school sporting clubs.
- Prioritise Pupil Premium children for extra-curricular club places.
- Promote creative outdoor play and physical activity with OPAL Training for staff. (£3000).
Key Indicator 3: The profile of PE and sport is raised across the school
- Raise the profile of PE through OPAL assemblies, sports ambassadors and celebration of sporting achievement.
- Promote PE as a driver for confidence, resilience and teamwork.
- Increase visibility of sports success within school and the wider community.
Key Indicator 4: Broader experience of a range of sports and activities
- Offer a wide range of curriculum and extra-curricular sports.
- Develop Outdoor Adventurous Activities (OAA) provision within school.
- Introduce structured progressive units that build on prior learning.
Key Indicator 5: Increased participation in competitive sport
- Work with local schools and TB Sports to organise inter-school matches and competitions.
- Increase opportunities for team games and competitive events.
- Encourage participation in wider community sports events.
Impact
Broader Sporting Experience
- All pupils experience a wider range of sports and physical activities.
- Increased participation in competitive sport through partnerships with Tb Sports and local schools.
- Increased enjoyment of physical activity during the school day.
Increased Participation
- More pupils meeting their daily physical activity goals.
- Increased participation in after-school and lunchtime clubs.
Raised Profile of PE
- Increased visibility of sport across the school.
- Greater pupil enthusiasm and engagement in PE lessons and clubs.
Staff Development
- Increased teacher confidence in delivering high-quality PE lessons.
- Improved understanding of curriculum sequencing and key component knowledge.
Evidence of Impact will include:
- Swimming data (Nottingham City Swimming end of Key Stage outcomes).
- Club attendance registers (including disadvantaged pupil participation).
- Pupil voice surveys.
- Staff confidence surveys following CPD.
- Competition participation records.
- Assessment data in PE.
Sustainability
To ensure long-term impact:
- CPD is embedded so staff retain and apply knowledge beyond external support.
- The PE curriculum has been redesigned to ensure progression and consistency.
- OPAL equipment (sandpits, gravel pits, tyre tracks, trenches and slide) installed to require minimal upkeep.
- Lunchtime and after-school club structures are embedded into school systems.
- Strong partnerships with local schools will maintain competitive opportunities.
Swimming Outcomes (Year 6 Cohort)
The following data will be updated annually:
- Percentage who can swim competently, confidently and proficiently over at least 25 metres: 2024-2025 cohort – 86%
- Percentage who can use a range of strokes effectively: 2024-2025 cohort – 86%
- Percentage who can perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations: 2024-2025 cohort – 86%
