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 Yeoman Park Academy we use our funding for a range of purposes suited to the individual needs of our children.
When measuring the progress of our strategic plan we will be led by the needs of the pupils. This will be informed by our knowledge of pupils’ experiences and through liaison with families and multi-agency partners.
We understand the importance of the plan’s flexibility, and as such, have not imposed milestones to track impact. As our understanding of the differing needs of our pupils develops upon their return to school, we will be guided by the voices of our pupils and their families when allocating resourcing and financing activities.
We will measure the impact our individual pupils make by:
We will measure the progress of our strategic plan by:
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.
Total amount of PE and premium funding received (2025-26): £16,260
Breakdown of spend:
Extra-curricular opportunities: £2,041.80
Total spent on equipment and resources: £9,777.14
Total spent on membership and subscription fees: £52.50
Total spent on external coaching staff: £2,295
Total unspent PE and sport premium grant funding: £2,093.56
In line with the national curriculum requirements for swimming and water safety, the data for the current cohort of year 6 pupils is shown below:
Impact on pupils participation and attainment in PE and sport:
At Yeoman Park Academy, PE and sport play a vital role in supporting the holistic development of our pupils. For children and young people with SEND, high-quality physical education and sporting opportunities provide far more than physical benefits; they promote confidence, independence, communication, emotional wellbeing, and a strong sense of belonging.
Through a wide range of inclusive physical activities, pupils are encouraged to participate, challenge themselves, and experience success. As confidence grows, pupils become more willing to try new activities, take appropriate risks, and engage positively with their peers. Regular opportunities to achieve personal goals help pupils develop self-esteem, resilience, and pride in their accomplishments.
Sport provides meaningful opportunities for pupils to work as part of a team, developing cooperation, turn-taking, empathy, and respect for others. Through shared experiences and teamwork, pupils build positive relationships and strengthen their communication skills, whether through spoken language, alternative communication systems, gesture, or social interaction.
Participation in PE also supports the development of fundamental movement skills, coordination, balance, strength, and physical fitness. Improved motor skills enable pupils to access learning more effectively, participate more fully in school life, and develop greater independence in everyday activities.
A significant benefit of physical activity is its contribution to self-regulation and emotional wellbeing. Through structured physical activity, pupils learn to manage their emotions, cope with challenge, follow routines, and develop strategies to remain calm, focused, and ready to learn. Many pupils use physical activity as a positive outlet for managing anxiety, stress, and sensory needs, leading to improved engagement across the wider curriculum.
PE and sport provide regular opportunities to celebrate both individual and team achievements. Recognising success, whether through personal improvement, participation, teamwork, or competition, helps pupils develop a sense of purpose, self-worth, and aspiration. Competitive sporting opportunities are carefully tailored to meet pupils’ needs, enabling them to experience challenge, success, sportsmanship, and the pride that comes from representing their school.
Ultimately, PE and sport foster a strong sense of belonging within the school community. Through participation, pupils develop friendships, contribute to shared goals, and feel valued as members of a team. These experiences promote confidence, wellbeing, and achievement, helping pupils to thrive both in school and beyond.
How this supports attainment: Improved physical wellbeing, self-regulation, confidence, communication, and engagement enable pupils to access learning more effectively, sustain concentration for longer, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes across the curriculum. Through sport and physical activity, pupils gain the skills, attitudes, and confidence needed to succeed in education and prepare for adulthood.
Total amount of PE and premium funding received (2024-25): £16,310
Breakdown of spend:
Total spend on external activities: £1,900
Total spend on CPD: £200
Total spend on internal activities: £14,210
Impact on pupils participation and attainment in PE and sport:
Impact on teaching and the wider school:
In line with the national curriculum requirements for swimming and water safety, the data for the current cohort of year 6 pupils is shown below:
