Primary Physical Education and Sport Premium Allocation
This is how the Government grant is being utilised to support pupils within the Primary Phase.
WHGS share the Department for Education's vision for the Primary PE and Sport Premium, “that all pupils leave primary school physically literate and with the knowledge, skills and motivation necessary to equip them for a healthy, active lifestyle and lifelong participation in physical activity and sport”. This also links into United Learnings PE values of Fit to Lead, Fit for Life and Fit to Perform, which are core in KS3 upwards.
All pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 receive two hours of structured physical education each week, delivered in alignment with national curriculum expectations (Increase Engagement). The school’s PE Lead plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and breadth of PE provision by working collaboratively with teaching staff to support lesson delivery and professional development (Increase all staff's confidence). This is facilitated through the implementation of the Primary PE Passport, which provides a coherent and progressive scheme of work. Pupils engage in a broad and balanced programme of physical activities, encompassing traditional disciplines such as athletics, dance, gymnastics, invasion games, striking and fielding, and net and wall games. These are complemented by emerging sports including American Football, Roundnet, Softball/Baseball, and Squash, ensuring a diverse and inclusive curriculum (offer a Broader and more equal experience). The PE Lead contributes significantly to the school’s wider achievement agenda by nurturing pupils’ confidence, self-esteem, and understanding of the value of physical activity. Through positive role modelling and a commitment to promoting lifelong participation in sport, the PE Lead motivates pupils to engage actively in PE and develop healthy, active lifestyles (Raise the profile of PE and Sport).
Developing Competition Through Inclusive Sport
We work in partnership with the Manchester PE Association to provide a wide range of competitive opportunities for our pupils (Increase participation). Through citywide events, students can participate in sports at Excel, Inspire, or Inclusion levels, competing against other schools in a way that aligns with the School Games Values: Passion, Self-Belief, Respect, Honesty, Determination, and Teamwork.
These experiences offer valuable learning opportunities that go beyond physical development. They help foster character, resilience, and a sense of community. This ethos is further embedded within our school through our house system and our dedicated Competition Week during PE lessons, where all pupils are encouraged to engage, challenge themselves, and celebrate achievement.
Our Primary Phase PE Curriculum is enriched by a vibrant extra-curricular programme that runs during lunchtimes and after school. These sessions offer pupils a wide range of age-appropriate activities designed to complement and reinforce their learning in PE lessons. A key feature of this provision is the PlayMaker Award, which empowers our Sport Leaders to organise and lead engaging playground activities, helping to foster leadership skills and promote active play. All clubs are delivered by trained staff who support children in exploring their interests and developing their skills further. The programme is refreshed each term to reflect pupil interests and seasonal opportunities, ensuring it remains dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring (offer Broader and more equal experience).
PE and Sports Premium 2025-2026