At Balliol Primary School, we are committed to promoting healthy, active lifestyles and ensuring that all children have access to high-quality physical education and sporting opportunities.

The Primary PE and Sport Premium is additional funding provided by the Government to improve the quality of PE, physical activity and sport in primary schools. The funding is intended to help schools make sustainable improvements that benefit all pupils, encouraging children to develop a lifelong love of physical activity and healthy living.

Our Aims

Through our use of the PE and Sport Premium, we aim to:

• Improve children's physical health, fitness and wellbeing.
• Develop confidence, resilience, teamwork and leadership skills.
• Increase participation in both curricular and extracurricular sporting activities.
• Foster positive attitudes towards physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
• Ensure that PE and sport remain a valued and integral part of school life.
• Create lasting improvements that continue to benefit pupils year after year.

Swimming information 2025-2026

Our current Year 6s have been swimming for the last half term. The outcomes are as follows: 

• 50% of children can swim 25m unaided
• 45% of children can perform a range of recognised strokes 
• 50% of children can perform safe rescue