What is the Primary PE and Sport Premium?
The Primary PE and Sport Premium was introduced by the Government in 2013 to improve the quality of physical education (PE), physical activity and school sport in primary schools across England.
The funding is provided jointly by the Department for Education (DfE), the Department of Health and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. It is allocated directly to primary school headteachers and is ring-fenced, meaning it can only be used to make additional and sustainable improvements to PE, sport and physical activity provision.
Since its introduction, the funding has enabled schools to:
- improve the quality of PE teaching;
- increase participation in physical activity and competitive sport;
- develop staff confidence, knowledge and skills;
- provide a wider range of sporting opportunities;
- promote healthy and active lifestyles for all pupils.
Development of the Primary PE and Sport Premium
The Primary PE and Sport Premium was introduced in 2013, with £150 million invested annually to support improvements in primary school PE and sport.
Following its introduction, the Government confirmed that funding would continue beyond the original commitment period. In 2017, the funding was doubled, allowing schools to further enhance their PE and sporting provision.
From September 2017, funding allocations changed to:
- Schools with 16 or fewer eligible pupils receiving £1,000 per pupil.
- Schools with 17 or more eligible pupils receiving £16,000 plus an additional payment of £10 per eligible pupil.
The funding has continued to support schools in developing high-quality PE, physical activity and sporting opportunities for children.
Future Developments
The Government continues to review how schools are supported to provide high-quality PE, physical activity and sport.
From the 2026–2027 academic year, there will be changes to the way support for school sport is delivered, with a move towards strengthening partnerships between schools, local organisations and the wider sports sector.
The future approach aims to:
- improve collaboration between schools and sporting partners;
- increase opportunities for children to participate in physical activity and competitive sport;
- support inclusive opportunities for all pupils, including children with SEND;
- develop stronger links between schools and community sport;
- ensure that children continue to benefit from high-quality PE and physical activity.
Schools will continue to receive further guidance from the Department for Education as these arrangements develop.
Hunters Bar Junior School: Primary PE and Sport Premium
Purpose of Funding
Schools must use the additional funding to improve their provision of PE, physical activity and sport. Schools have the flexibility to decide how best to use this funding to meet the needs of their pupils and ensure maximum impact.
At Hunters Bar Junior School, our vision is: All pupils leaving primary school physically literate and with the knowledge, skills and motivation necessary to equip them for a healthy lifestyle and lifelong participation in physical activity and sport.
Our objective is to achieve sustainable improvements in the quality of PE and sport provision at Hunters Bar Junior School. We aim to achieve this through:
- engaging all pupils in regular physical activity and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles;
- raising the profile of PE and sport across the school as a key contributor to whole-school improvement;
- increasing the confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport;
- providing a broader range of sports and activities for all pupils;
- increasing participation in competitive sport.
Our PE and Sport Premium Audit and Action Plan
Hunters Bar Junior School (alongside Points Learning Network - formerly the school sports partnership) has completed an audit of our current PE and school sport provision. This audit has helped us identify priorities and develop an action plan to enhance our PE and sporting opportunities over the coming years, ensuring that the funding creates a sustainable legacy of high-quality PE and school sport.
We have identified five key areas for development to ensure maximum impact from our Primary PE and Sport Premium funding:
1. Quality of Teaching and Learning - Developing staff expertise, confidence and knowledge to ensure high-quality PE teaching for all pupils.
2. Participation - Increasing opportunities for all pupils to take part in physical activity and develop positive attitudes towards being active.
3. Competition - Providing opportunities for pupils to participate in competitive sport, festivals and events that develop teamwork, resilience and sporting values.
4. Curriculum - Continuing to develop a broad, balanced and engaging PE curriculum that supports progression of skills and knowledge.
5. Health and Wellbeing - Promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyles and the wider benefits of sport for children's physical and mental wellbeing.
Our Annual Impact and Spending Reports
Each year Hunters Bar Junior School publishes details of how our Primary PE and Sport Premium funding has been used and the impact it has had on our pupils.
Our reports include: