PE and Sport Premium 2025–26

At Nightingale Primary School, we use our Sports Premium funding to ensure every child can enjoy high-quality PE, school sport, and active play. Our aim is for all pupils to be confident, motivated and physically active every day — both in and beyond school.

For 2025–26, we have received £17,950 to strengthen our PE and sports provision further.

Our Key Priorities

Increase participation in competitive sport, including more inter-school tournaments across the Maritime Academy Trust and Greenwich borough.
Provide specialist coaching in a range of sports such as athletics, dance, football, gymnastics and cricket.
Broaden opportunities through new lunchtime and after-school clubs, with subsidised access for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
Continue swimming lessons for Years 4–6 so every child learns this vital life skill.
Develop pupil leadership through our Sports Leaders Programme and inter-house competitions.

Expected Impact

More pupils taking part in regular sport and physical activity.
Greater confidence, teamwork and resilience across all year groups.
Improved swimming outcomes and water safety awareness.
Stronger links with local schools and sports clubs.
A lasting culture of health, inclusion and active living.

We are proud of the enthusiasm our pupils show for sport and physical activity, and we look forward to another year of teamwork, competition and fun.

PE and Sport Premium Impact Report 2024–2025

Overview

At Nightingale Primary School, we are committed to providing every pupil with the opportunity to experience high-quality Physical Education (PE), school sport, and physical activity. Through our strategic use of the Government’s PE and Sport Premium grant, we continue to enhance teaching quality, increase participation, and inspire a lifelong love of physical activity.

For 2024–25, the school received £17,710 in Sports Premium funding. All funds have been fully allocated to improving provision, with no carry forward from previous years.

Our vision is to ensure that every child, regardless of ability or background, develops the confidence, motivation, and competence to enjoy physical activity throughout their lives.

Strategic Focus Areas

Our Sports Premium funding has been used to:

Improve the quality of teaching and learning through specialist PE staff and structured coaching.
Expand the curriculum offer to include a broad range of inclusive and engaging physical activities.
Increase participation rates in both curricular and extra-curricular sport.
Embed healthy lifestyle awareness within the PSHE curriculum.
Sustain improvements in leadership, inclusion, and pupil engagement through targeted development programmes.

Funding Breakdown and Use

Category	Area of Investment	Amount (£)	Description / Outcomes
Specialist PE Staff and Coaching	Employment of Head of PE and external sports coaches	£14,760	Delivered expert-led lessons, modelled practice for class teachers, and raised teaching quality across the school. Improved pupil engagement and behaviour through high-quality provision.
CPD and Staff Upskilling	External coaches supporting staff confidence and competence	£5,000	Provided mentoring, planning support and in-class coaching for staff to sustain improved teaching practice.
Internal Activities	Extra-curricular clubs and internal competitions	£5,700	Introduced lunchtime and after-school clubs in football, tennis, cricket, athletics and dance. Ran inter-house competitions and inclusive events for all year groups.
Swimming Provision	Top-up and intensive swimming for Years 4–6	£2,500	Provided intensive two-week swimming courses to improve water safety and swimming proficiency. 73% of pupils now swim at least 25m by Year 6.
Equipment and Resources	New and replacement PE resources	£500	Purchased safe, age-appropriate equipment to support curriculum delivery and playground fitness.
School Games and External Events	Local and borough sports partnerships	£3,700	Funded participation in inter-school competitions, borough games, and off-site enrichment opportunities (Plumstead Common, Lee Valley etc.).
Total Expenditure		£18,600	All funding fully spent to enhance PE and sports outcomes.

Curriculum and Teaching Impact

Our specialist-led approach has transformed the delivery of PE:

Coaching and mentoring of class teachers by the Head of PE and external coaches has led to greater confidence and improved teaching quality.
Lessons now include structured warm-ups, skill progression, and reflection, improving consistency and assessment.
A broad and inclusive curriculum now links school sport to local community opportunities (e.g. canoeing, ice skating, tennis, cricket).
Leadership within PE has been strengthened, with identified teachers leading whole-school sporting initiatives.

This targeted investment has resulted in:

Improved quality of instruction across all key stages.
Increased pupil engagement and enjoyment.
Stronger links between PE, PSHE, and personal development.
Positive behaviour and attendance outcomes, as pupils demonstrate greater motivation and focus.

Extra-Curricular Provision and Participation

Our enhanced extra-curricular offer provides pupils with meaningful opportunities to develop teamwork, leadership, and resilience.
Key highlights include:

Over 70% of pupils have participated in at least one extra-curricular club this year.
Inclusive access through free or subsidised clubs for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
Sports Leaders Programme: Year 6 pupils support younger peers at lunchtime clubs, while Year 5 pupils lead after-school sessions—building leadership and communication skills.
New lunchtime activity slots have increased daily physical activity and improved playground behaviour.
Off-site enrichment: pupils experienced tennis, cricket, canoeing, and ice-skating, expanding sporting horizons beyond traditional school sport.

Inclusion and Equality of Access

The Sports Premium has been used to ensure that all pupils—particularly SEND, disadvantaged, and girls—benefit equally:

Specialist support and peer-led coaching for pupils with SEND.
Focused activities encouraging girls’ participation and confidence in sport.
Free or subsidised club access for pupils in receipt of Pupil Premium.
Adapted curriculum activities to promote enjoyment, confidence, and success for every learner.

Health and Wellbeing

Fitness testing and PSHE-linked sessions have raised awareness of healthy living and the importance of daily physical activity. Pupils understand how regular movement supports physical and emotional well-being, reinforcing our whole-school commitment to developing active, resilient learners.

Sustainability and Next Steps

Continue professional mentoring of staff to maintain high teaching standards.
Embed the In-School Physical Activity Programme to increase daily activity outside of PE lessons.
Strengthen partnerships with local sports facilities and community clubs.
Maintain the Sports Leaders Programme, expanding leadership opportunities for younger pupils.
Continue prioritising swimming proficiency through early intervention and follow-up sessions.

Impact Summary

Focus Area	Impact
Staff Development	Improved quality of teaching and sustained staff confidence.
Pupil Engagement	Increased participation, motivation, and enjoyment.
Curriculum Quality	Broader and more inclusive offer across all key stages.
Behaviour & Attendance	Positive correlation between sport participation and improved behaviour.
Health & Wellbeing	Pupils demonstrate greater awareness of fitness and healthy lifestyles.
Sustainability	Embedded leadership and coaching systems ensure long-term improvement.

Swimming Data Report

Over the last three years, Nightingale Primary School has dedicated significant resources to ensuring our pupils in Years 4, 5 & 6 have access to swimming lessons as part of the PE curriculum. This commitment has aimed to build water confidence, teach essential swimming skills, and ensure pupils meet the national curriculum swimming requirements by the end of Year 6.

We are pleased to share the following data:

2023/24

Year 6: 73% of pupils can swim unaided over a distance of at least 25 metres.
Year 5: 65% of pupils have developed the ability to swim unaided over 25 metres.
Year 4: 40% of pupils can swim unaided and are progressing towards meeting the national standard by the end of Year 6.

Our data for the Year 6 pupils dipped significantly in 2024/25; as such, we will be reverting to all pupils from Year 4-6, receiving top-up swimming.

wimming Outcomes (Year 6, 2024–25)

Measure	% Pupils Achieving
Swim competently, confidently and proficiently over 25 m	20 %
Use a range of strokes effectively	20 %
Perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations	0 %

We remain committed to offering swimming as an essential life skill and will continue to prioritise this programme in our curriculum.

Link to Sports Premium Plan for 2025/26