PE & Sport Premium

PE and Sport Premium Impact Report 2025-26

Overview

Holy Family Catholic Primary School received £17,820 in PE and Sport Premium funding during the 2025-26 academic year. The funding was used to enhance the quality of physical education, increase participation in physical activity and school sport, provide targeted support for pupils requiring additional swimming provision and develop opportunities for pupils to engage in active and healthy lifestyles.

The funding has supported our vision that all pupils should have access to high-quality PE, a broad range of sporting opportunities and regular opportunities to be physically active both during and beyond the school day.

High Quality PE Curriculum

PE Hub Subscription (£455)

The school continued to subscribe to PE Hub, providing teachers with access to high-quality planning, assessment materials and curriculum guidance. This has supported the delivery of a progressive, inclusive and well-sequenced PE curriculum across all year groups.

Impact

Improved staff confidence in planning and delivering PE lessons.
Consistent progression of skills across the school.
High-quality PE provision for all pupils.
Improved assessment and tracking of pupils' physical development and attainment.

Leadership Development and Professional Learning

Wesport Professional Development (£100)

The PE Lead accessed professional development opportunities through Wesport to strengthen leadership of PE, physical activity and school sport across the school. The training provided updates on local and national developments, effective practice and opportunities to further enhance the school's PE and Sport provision.

Impact

Increased leadership knowledge of current PE, physical activity and school sport initiatives.
Enhanced strategic planning for PE and Sport Premium expenditure.
Improved awareness of local opportunities, partnerships and events.
Supported the continued development of high-quality PE, physical activity and extra-curricular provision across the school.
Ensured PE and Sport Premium funding continued to be used effectively to maximise outcomes for pupils.

Increasing Physical Activity Across the School

Outdoor Learning and Forest School Programme (£4,500)

PE and Sport Premium funding contributed towards the physical activity element of the school's Outdoor Learning and Forest School programme, with additional funding provided through the school's core budget.

All pupils participated in regular outdoor learning experiences involving climbing, balancing, lifting and carrying, den building, team challenges, exploration and problem-solving activities. These physically active experiences complemented the PE curriculum by developing physical competence, confidence and resilience.

Impact

Increased opportunities for pupils to be physically active.
Improved balance, coordination, agility and gross motor skills.
Increased engagement from pupils who may be less likely to participate in traditional sports.
Enhanced resilience, teamwork and confidence through physical challenge.
Greater enjoyment of active outdoor experiences.

Extra-Curricular Sport and Competitive Opportunities

Sports Clubs, Active Lunchtimes and Competitive Participation (£9,924)

Funding supported a wide range of after-school sports clubs, active lunchtime provision and participation in school competitions and festivals.

Pupils were able to access a variety of sporting opportunities beyond curriculum PE lessons, helping to increase participation rates and promote healthy, active lifestyles. Funding also supported transport costs, ensuring pupils could attend competitions and represent the school at local events.

Impact

Increased participation in extra-curricular physical activity.
Greater numbers of pupils engaging in sport beyond curriculum time.
Increased opportunities to represent the school in competitions and festivals.
Improved teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship skills.
Broadened sporting experiences for pupils across the school.
Reduced barriers to participation.

Swimming and Water Safety

Swimming Booster Provision (£1,943)

Whilst Year 4 curriculum swimming is funded through the school's core budget, PE and Sport Premium funding was used to provide additional swimming booster sessions for pupils in Years 5 and 6 who had not yet achieved the National Curriculum swimming expectations.

These targeted sessions provided additional support for pupils who had not yet achieved the National Curriculum expectation to swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres, use a range of strokes effectively and perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.

Impact

Increased numbers of pupils achieving the expected swimming standard by the end of Key Stage 2.
Improved swimming confidence and competence.
Enhanced water safety knowledge and awareness.
Increased opportunities for pupils requiring additional support to meet National Curriculum expectations.
Greater confidence in water-based activities.

Memberships and Partnerships

Memberships and Partnerships (£250)

The school maintained membership of the South Gloucestershire PE Association, providing access to competitions, festivals, networking opportunities and support for the development of PE and school sport.

Impact

Increased opportunities for pupils to participate in competitive sport and sporting festivals.
Enhanced links with local schools and sporting networks.
Broadened opportunities for participation and representation.
Supported the continued development of school sport provision.

Impact

Increased access to competitive sporting opportunities.
Enhanced curriculum resources and support for staff.
Improved links with local sporting organisations.
Wider opportunities for pupils to participate in school sport.

Equipment and Resources

PE Equipment and Resources (£648)

Funding was used to purchase sports equipment and resources to support curriculum PE lessons, active playtimes, lunchtime activities and extra-curricular sporting opportunities. Investment in equipment has ensured that pupils have access to appropriate, high-quality resources across a wide range of sports and physical activities.

Impact

Improved quality of PE lessons and sporting provision.
Increased participation through improved access to equipment.
Enhanced opportunities for skill development across a range of sports.
Sustainable investment benefiting current and future cohorts of pupils.
Improved delivery of active lunchtime and extra-curricular activities.

Summary of Expenditure

Area of Spending	Amount
Extra-Curricular Sport, Active Lunchtimes and Competitive Opportunities	£9,924
Outdoor Learning and Forest School Programme	£4,500
Swimming Booster Provision	£1,943
Memberships and Subscriptions	£705
Leadership Development (Wesport)	£100
PE Equipment and Resources	£648
Total PE and Sport Premium Expenditure	£17,820

Overall Impact

PE and Sport Premium funding has enabled Holy Family Catholic Primary School to provide a broad, inclusive and high-quality programme of PE, physical activity and school sport. Pupils have benefited from increased opportunities to participate in physical activity throughout the school day, access a wide range of sporting experiences and develop the skills, confidence and motivation required to lead healthy and active lives.

The funding has supported improvements in participation, physical competence, swimming attainment and access to extra-curricular sport, ensuring that all pupils are able to benefit from a positive and engaging experience of physical activity during their time at school and are equipped to continue leading active lifestyles in the future.

reporting primary pe and sport premium grant expenditure for academic year 2025 to 2026.pdf