Our PE curriculum is designed to help every child develop the physical skills, confidence and enjoyment needed to lead active, healthy lives. Through a broad range of sports, activities and fitness experiences, pupils build strong foundations in movement, teamwork and personal challenge.

Coverage of the National Curriculum

Our curriculum fully meets the requirements of the National Curriculum for Physical Education, ensuring that pupils:

• Develop competence in a broad range of physical activities

• Are physically active for sustained periods of time

• Engage in competitive sports and activities

• Lead healthy, active lives

These aims are woven throughout each year group, ensuring a balanced and inclusive approach to physical development.

Progression of Knowledge and Skills

Children build their physical skills progressively as they move through the school. This includes:

• Fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing, catching and balancing

• Sport‑specific skills in games, gymnastics, dance, athletics and outdoor adventurous activities

• Tactical understanding, teamwork and communication

• Personal development, including resilience, fairness and respect

• Fitness knowledge, such as understanding how exercise affects the body

Lessons are sequenced to ensure that pupils revisit and refine skills over time, gaining confidence and competence across a wide range of activities.

Enhanced Opportunities and Wider Experiences

Our PE curriculum is strengthened by a rich programme of additional opportunities that broaden pupils’ experiences and promote a love of physical activity.

• Sporting competitions: Pupils take part in a wide range of competitions, giving them the chance to challenge themselves, represent the school and celebrate sporting success.

• WOW Active fitness tests: These regular assessments help pupils understand their own fitness levels, set personal goals and track their progress over time.

• SH Active: Through SH Active, pupils access an expanding range of high‑quality out‑of‑hours learning (OOHL) opportunities, including clubs, coaching sessions and specialist activities. From traditional team sports to alternative activities, our after‑school provision continues to expand, ensuring there is something for every child.

Our Aim

Through our PE and school sport offer, we aim to ensure that every child:

• Develops confidence and competence in physical activity

• Understands the importance of health and wellbeing

• Experiences success and enjoyment in sport

• Has access to a wide range of opportunities both in and beyond the school day

• Builds the foundations for an active lifestyle that continues into adulthood