Ashford Church of England Primary School

PE and Sports Premium

Using Sport to Improve Outcomes for Every Child

At our school, we are committed to providing high-quality physical education and sporting opportunities for all pupils. The PE and Sport Premium is government funding provided to primary schools to enhance the quality of PE, physical activity and sport. It enables us to develop a sustainable approach to physical education, improve children's health and wellbeing, and inspire lifelong participation in sport and physical activity.

Our aim is not only to improve sporting performance but also to ensure that every child develops confidence, resilience, teamwork and a positive attitude towards an active lifestyle.

How We Use Our PE and Sport Premium Funding

We carefully plan how funding is spent to achieve the greatest impact for our pupils. Funding may be used to:

• Improve the quality of PE teaching through staff training and professional development.
• Employ specialist coaches to work alongside teachers and share expertise.
• Increase opportunities for children to participate in competitive sport.
• Provide a wider range of sporting activities both during and after the school day.
• Purchase high-quality equipment and resources.
• Develop active playtimes and lunchtime activities.
• Support less active pupils to become more engaged in physical activity.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and positive mental wellbeing through sport.

The Impact on Our Pupils

The PE and Sport Premium has a significant impact across our school community.

• Improved Physical Health
• Enhanced Confidence and Self-Esteem
• Better Teamwork and Leadership Skills
• Increased Participation
• Higher Levels of Achievement
• Positive Impact on Learning

Our Commitment

We are committed to ensuring that our PE and Sport Premium funding creates a lasting legacy for future pupils. By investing in staff development, sustainable programmes and opportunities for all children, we aim to foster a culture where physical activity, sport and healthy lifestyles are valued and celebrated.

We regularly review the impact of our spending and publish detailed reports outlining how funding has been used. Sports Premium funding is changing in 2026-2027 and Ashford CE is committed to work with the new partnership approach to enable opportunities for our pupils.

Together, we are helping every child to be active, healthy, confident and successful.

Further details on how we are using the Sports Premium can be found below:

Sports Premium Overview 2025-26

Sports Premium Overview 2024-25

Year 6 cohort swimming ability (Year 6 2026 Leavers)

• 79% of children within our year 6 cohort can swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres.
• 77% of children within our year 6 cohort can use a range of strokes effectively.
• 75% of children within our year 6 cohort can perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.