PE and Sport Premium

At Wittersham Church of England Primary School, PE is a vital part of our commitment to developing the whole child. We believe that physical education is not just about sport – it is about building healthy habits, developing character and helping each child to grow in confidence, resilience and self-belief.

PE and school sport support children in developing vital life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, perseverance and leadership. These skills have a positive impact across all areas of learning and help promote wellbeing, inclusion and a sense of belonging. As part of our Christian vision, we are committed to ensuring every child is supported to flourish, and for many, PE is a key part of that journey.

We use our PE and Sport Premium funding to ensure that all children:

• Experience high-quality physical education across all year groups.

• Develop fundamental movement skills and physical literacy.

• Have opportunities to engage in a wide variety of sports and activities.

• Build positive attitudes towards physical activity, recognising its importance for physical and mental wellbeing.

• Access inclusive activities that support children of all abilities and backgrounds.

How We Use Our PE and Sport Premium Funding

The Primary PE and Sport Premium is additional government funding designed to improve the quality and sustainability of PE, physical activity and school sport in primary schools. Its purpose is to support lasting improvements that benefit pupils now and in the future.

At Wittersham, we use this funding to:

• Invest in staff continuing professional development (CPD) to improve the quality of PE teaching.

• Develop our school swimming provision, including staff training and additional swimming opportunities.

• Provide targeted activities to encourage participation among less active pupils.

• Enhance PE equipment, resources and opportunities for active play.

• Create structured opportunities for pupils to participate in physical activity throughout the school day.

• Broaden access to extracurricular sport, specialist coaching and competitive sporting opportunities.

• Support inclusive participation for pupils with SEND, medical needs and those facing barriers to accessing physical activity.

Our approach is strategic and focused on impact, ensuring that PE and Sport Premium spending contributes to sustainable improvements in our provision. Progress is reviewed annually and reported to governors, with the impact of our spending shared with our wider school community.

Our PE and Sport Premium Impact 2025–2026

During the 2025–2026 academic year, Wittersham Church of England Primary School received £17,170 in PE and Sport Premium funding.

This funding supported a range of improvements, including professional development for staff, specialist sports coaching, extracurricular opportunities, improved equipment and resources, and additional swimming provision.

We are particularly proud of our Year 6 swimming achievements:

• 100% of pupils could swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres.

• 100% of pupils could use a range of swimming strokes effectively.

• 75% of pupils could perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.

Our funding also supported increased access to physical activity for girls, disadvantaged pupils, pupils with SEND and those with long-term medical conditions, reflecting our commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate and succeed.

These achievements demonstrate our continued commitment to providing meaningful sporting experiences and developing the skills, confidence and positive attitudes that will support our pupils throughout their lives.

PE and Sport Premium Reporting

We are committed to transparency and accountability in how we use our PE and Sport Premium funding. Our annual report outlines how the funding has been allocated, the opportunities it has supported and the impact on our pupils.

To view our latest PE and Sport Premium expenditure report for the 2025–2026 academic year, please see the document below.