St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School

PE and Sports Premium

Schools in England benefit from money provided through the P.E. and Sport Premium. The P.E. and Sport Premium is designed to help children get an active start in life, supporting primary schools to improve the quality of their P.E. and Sport provision so that pupils experience the benefits of regular exercise – from becoming healthier both physically and mentally to improved behaviour and better academic achievement.

At St Alban & St Stephen, we use our Sports Premium funding carefully to make sure it has a lasting and sustainable impact on pupils’ health, confidence and enjoyment of physical activity. Each year, we complete a Sports Premium Plan capturing our key achievements to date and identifying areas for future development linked to five key indicators:

Key indicator 1: The engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity
Key indicator 2: The profile of PE and sport being raised across the school as a tool for whole school improvement
Key indicator 3: Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport
Key indicator 4: Broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils
Key indicator 5: Increased participation in competitive sport

Our main priorities

Specialist sports coaching before and after school to give pupils more opportunities to take part in a wide range of sports.
Sports mentoring for our most vulnerable pupils to build confidence, resilience and positive attitudes through physical activity.
High-quality equipment and resources to promote an active lifestyle across the school day.
Extra-curricular provision so that pupils can participate in sporting activities, fixtures and tournaments.

Sustainability Statement

At St Alban & St Stephen, we use our PE and Sports Premium funding to create a lasting legacy for our pupils. We ensure our investment remains sustainable long after the funding year ends by focusing on:

Expert Coaching & Staff Upskilling: Employing a dedicated specialist sports coach to deliver high-quality PE lessons alongside our teachers, permanently building internal confidence, skills, and expertise across all key stages.
Building Healthy Habits: Embedding daily physical activity, active play, and innovative programs (like Drumba) into school life to foster lifelong well-being.
Investing in Lasting Resources: Purchasing durable, high-quality sports and outdoor play equipment that benefits all current and future pupils.
Expanding Opportunities: Developing inclusive sports mentoring and extra-curricular clubs that inspire ongoing participation in competitive and recreational sports.

You can see how we have spent our Sports Premium funding here:

Sports Premium Spending Review 2025-26

All Saints Catholic Academy Trust (ASCAT)

Formed in 2016, as part of the Diocese of Westminster's Academy Strategy, we provide a collaborative structure of school support and innovation for Catholic schools in South West Hertfordshire. Our vision of an 'Outstanding Education for All' comes from this desire to enable all members of school communities to flourish and succeed and to do all that we can to make our schools places where ambition for all is at the heart of everything that we do.

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