Lunsford Primary School – Physical Education Curriculum Overview

At Lunsford Primary School, Physical Education (PE) plays a vital role in developing our pupils’ physical competence, confidence, and enjoyment of physical activity. Our PE curriculum follows the statutory requirements of the English National Curriculum, ensuring that all children are given opportunities to become physically confident in a way that supports their health and fitness, while also fostering values such as teamwork, fairness, and respect.

Aims of the PE Curriculum

In line with the National Curriculum, our PE provision aims to ensure that all 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.

Our Ethos and Approach

At Lunsford, we believe that Physical Education should be inclusive, engaging, and diverse, providing opportunities for all pupils to discover and enjoy a wide variety of physical activities. While traditional sports such as football, netball, and athletics form part of our offer, we also introduce children to a vast range of alternative and emerging sports, ensuring that every pupil can find an activity that inspires them to participate and succeed.

Our approach celebrates participation and progress as much as performance, encouraging pupils to build confidence, resilience, and leadership through movement and play.

Curriculum Design and Delivery

PE is delivered through a progressive, well-structured curriculum that builds on prior learning and develops key physical and social skills across all year groups. Pupils take part in activities that include:

• Invasion games

• Striking and fielding games

• Net and wall games

• Gymnastics

• Dance

• Athletics

• Outdoor and adventurous activities

In Key Stage 2, all pupils also participate in swimming lessons, with the goal of achieving the National Curriculum expectation of swimming competently, confidently, and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres.

Assessment for Learning

Continual assessment for learning takes place throughout all PE lessons, ensuring that teaching is responsive to pupil progress and development. Assessment is carried out in line with the skill progressions suggested across each area of activity, allowing staff to identify individual strengths, areas for improvement, and next steps. This ongoing approach supports differentiation, promotes confidence, and helps every child make measurable progress in their physical abilities and understanding.

Sporting Opportunities Beyond the Curriculum

At Lunsford Primary School, we are proud to offer a wide range of sporting opportunities beyond PE lessons, including lunchtime and after-school clubs. These clubs allow pupils to further develop their skills, explore new sports, and enjoy being physically active in a fun and supportive environment.

The school also enters its sports teams into a variety of local competitions, giving pupils the chance to represent Lunsford, experience competitive sport, and develop teamwork, pride, and sportsmanship. Opportunities are open to all pupils and include both team and individual sports, as well as creative and inclusive activities.

External providers – 
IMPACT! PROVISION TEAM LTD. - Website : www.impactsportsclubs.co.uk  Email: impactsportsclubs@gmail.com

Use of Sports Premium Funding

Lunsford Primary School is committed to using its PE and Sport Premium funding effectively to:

• Broaden participation by offering access to a wide range of sports and physical activities, both within and beyond the school day.

• Enhance staff confidence and expertise through ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities, ensuring high-quality PE delivery across the school.

• Maintain and improve resources and equipment, providing pupils with safe, high-quality materials for learning and play.

This investment supports our goal of creating a positive, sustainable culture of physical activity and wellbeing across the school community.

Outcomes

Through our PE curriculum and wider sporting opportunities, pupils at Lunsford Primary School develop:

• The fundamental movement skills necessary for lifelong participation in sport and physical activity.

• The confidence to take part in a variety of activities both in and out of school.

• An understanding of the importance of physical activity for health and wellbeing.

• A sense of teamwork, sportsmanship, and pride in representing their school.

Lunsford Primary School

Physical Education Curriculum Overview 2025-26

IMPACT! Coaches – Chris Dickinson, Stephen Hately & Kyran O'Conner     

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PE Curriculum - Intent Implementation and Impact