Sports Premium
Background Information about the funding
The government is providing additional funding to improve the provision of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools. The premium is designed to help children get an active start in life, supporting primary schools to improve the quality of their PE, physical activity, and sport provision so that pupils experience the benefits of regular exercise.
This funding is ring-fenced and therefore can only be spent on provision of PE and sport in schools.
Eligible schools
Funding for schools has been calculated by reference to the number of primary-aged pupils (between the ages of 5 and 11), as recorded in the annual schools census in January.
Purpose of funding
Schools must spend the additional funding on improving their provision of PE and sport, but they will have the freedom to choose how they do this.
How Worplesdon Primary School is using the Sports Premium Funding
In the academic year 2025 to 2026, Worplesdon Primary School received £20,760 in Sports Premium funding which has been strategically invested to enhance PE provision and sporting opportunities for all our pupils.
A detailed account is in the document at the bottom of the page.
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Development |
Impact |
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Significant investment in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for staff |
Enhanced knowledge and confidence among teaching staff in delivering high-quality PE lessons, ensuring all children benefit from expert teaching across the curriculum |
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Investment in quality equipment and resources |
Children have access to a wide range of quality equipment to develop their abilities and skills in PE, supporting engaging and varied lessons |
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Provision of extra-curricular opportunities |
Broadened range of sporting activities available to pupils beyond the curriculum, encouraging active lifestyles and developing new skills |
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Entry into external school sports competitions |
Increased opportunities for children to represent the school, develop competitive skills, and experience teamwork in inter-school sporting events |
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Sports association membership and subscription fees |
Access to a network of schools providing a wide range of sporting opportunities in which children can participate |
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Additional swimming provision |
Positive impact on swimming attainment, with 85% of Year 6 pupils able to swim 25 metres competently, 90% using a range of strokes effectively, and 95% able to perform safe self-rescue |
We have also targeted spending to provide improved opportunities for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils ensuring that all children at Worplesdon can access and benefit from high-quality PE and sport provision.
All Sports Premium funding was fully spent during the academic year 2025 to 2026 demonstrating our commitment to maximising opportunities for our youngest pupils to develop healthy, active lifestyles that will benefit them throughout their education and beyond.