PE and Sport Premium

“Leaders regularly introduce new sports that appeal to pupils who feel less confident in physical activity… Leaders work hard to ensure that as many pupils as possible take part, including those who are disadvantaged.” Ofsted, Feb 2026

The Sports Premium is additional funding provided by the government to schools in England with the aim of improving the quality of physical education (PE) and sports provision for all students. This funding is allocated to schools based on the number of primary-aged pupils they have. The Sports Premium is intended to be used to develop PE and sports programmes, increase participation in physical activities, and improve the overall health and well-being of students.

At Waterside Academy, we are dedicated to maximising the impact of the Sports Premium to provide exciting and engaging PE lessons, offer a wider range of sports activities, and promote a lifelong love for physical activity among our students.  If you would like more information about how we spend the grant, please download our PE and Sports Premium Strategy Plan below.