Sports Premium

Physical Education and school sport continue to play a very important part in the life of Woodside Academy. As a school we actively promote physical activity and encourage pupils to make healthy lifestyle choices. It is our belief that all children should have healthy active lifestyles.

We strive to enhance the key areas below through the use of the sports premium:

• Increasing engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity and sport
• Increasing all staff’s confidence, knowledge and skills in teaching PE and sport
• Raising the profile of PE and sport across the school, to support whole school improvement
• Offer a broader and more equal experience of a range of sports and physical activities to all pupils
• Increase participation in competitive sport

To support in achieving this, the following activities have taken place throughout the year.

• All classes in EYFS/KS1 and some in Key Stage 2 are offered regular session at Europa Gymnastics Centre in Crayford
• All Primary classes have had the opportunity to attend regular session led by Shine (Baby Ballet)
• All children have access to a qualified coach every lunchtime through the use of Inspire Sport, offering a variety of activities each week
• A regular afterschool sports club is on offer for different phases
• In collaboration with SNAP we were able to offer a rebound club for a number of pupils
• Staff are trained to deliver rebound sessions during the school day with a number of children accessing this.
• Key Stage 2 classes attend swimming for a term to develop their confidence in and around the water
• Staff worked closely with a coach to deliver Table Cricket sessions to approximately 40% of the classes.
• The Change Foundation have delivered a weekly fencing session, culminating in the children competing in a tournament with other schools
• A group of pupils attended the Pan Athlon Tenpin Bowling competition
• Many pupils have attended boxing sessions led by a qualified coach at a local gym to support increase in not only their fitness levels but also their posture and self-confidence.
• Key Stage 3 classes attended a weekly session of BMXing, increasing the number of children now able to ride a bike
• The school work closely with the Local Authority to enable children to sign up and complete the bike ability course on offer. 30+ pupils passed level 1.
• The use of physical activities such as dance and yoga are regularly embedded within lessons.
• All children have access to the school daily mile track on a regular basis.
• A group of children attended a sports day led by the Change Foundation and a company from the business sector.
• The school led 4 very successful Sports Days that saw all pupils take part in many different physical activities in a friendly way.
• Woodside Academy achieved the Silver School Games Award.

In 2024-2025, Woodside Academy was in receipt of £16,670 Sports Premium. Details of how this grant was spent and the impacts for children are detailed here. Confirmation of the required submission to the DFE can be found here here.