Pupil premium is additional money delegated to the academy and is matched to the number of pupils who are eligible for free school meals and who are children of service families. At Samuel Barlow Primary we use our funding for a range of purposes suited to the individual needs of our children.
All young people should have the opportunity to live healthy and active lives. A positive experience of sport and physical activity at a young age can build a lifetime habit of participation and is central to meeting the government’s ambitions for a world-class education system.
The PE and sport premium can help primary schools to achieve this aim, providing primary schools with £320m of government funding to make additional and sustainable improvements to the quality of the PE, physical activity and sport offered through their core budgets. It is allocated directly to schools so they have the flexibility to use it in the way that works best for their pupils.
| Academy name | Samuel Barlow Primary Academy |
| Total amount of PE and premium funding received | £17800 |
| Breakdown of spend: | |
| Total spend on external activities | |
| Total spend on CPD | £17600 |
| Total spend on internal activities | £200 |
| Impact on pupils participation and attainment in PE and sport | Investing heavily in continuing professional development (CPD) by incorporating professional sports coaches into team teaching has had a transformative impact on pupil participation and attainment in PE. The presence of skilled coaches not only elevated the quality of instruction but also inspired both staff and students, fostering a culture of enthusiasm and engagement around physical education. Pupils were exposed to a broader range of sports, which increased opportunities for all abilities and interests, including inclusive PE tailored for SEND children. This inclusive approach helped break down barriers to participation, ensuring every pupil felt valued and capable. As a result, schools saw a marked improvement in both the confidence and competence of students in PE, with many showing increased motivation, skill development, and a more positive attitude towards physical activity and healthy lifestyles. |
| How this will be sustained | To ensure the long-term sustainability of this impactful approach, the school has embedded the use of professional sports coaches into its strategic development plan using an internal member of staff from the Diverse Academies trust, aligning CPD with whole-school priorities. Staff continue to benefit from regular mentoring and upskilling opportunities, allowing them to confidently deliver high-quality PE independently over time. Partnerships with local sports organisations have been established to maintain access to expert coaching and resources. Additionally, inclusive PE remains a core focus, with ongoing investment in adaptive equipment and training to support SEND pupils. By fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusivity, the school is well-positioned to maintain high levels of pupil engagement and achievement in PE for years to come. |
| % of pupils in year 6 who have met the national curriculum requirement to swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres | 65% |
| % of pupils in year 6 who can use a range of strokes effectively (e.g. front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke) | 50% |
| % of pupils in year 6 who can perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations | 45% |
Early reading, language and phonics support
Catch-up phonics and reading interventions for lowest 20%
Implementation of core curriculum slightly adapted to provide students with core focus and core knowledge in key curriculum areas.
PiXL transition package DTTR, swift intervention as required by diagnostic assessments.
Social and emotional support to ensure children can access learning in the academy (family support worker and TAs).
Teachers and the raising standards lead will work together to analyse and compare data to autumn baselines to check that gaps in learning have been addressed and children are on track to meet their targets.
