Sport Premium

The Sports Premium is government funding that helps us strengthen PE, sport and physical activity across St. John’s. We use this funding to improve the quality of teaching, widen opportunities for pupils, and encourage all children to enjoy being active. This includes specialist coaching, new equipment, staff training and activities that help children develop confidence, fitness and a lifelong love of sport.

Changes for 2026/27

From 2026/27, the government is introducing updated guidance on how Sports Premium funding should be used. Schools will be expected to show even clearer evidence of impact, with a stronger focus on increasing daily physical activity, improving swimming outcomes and ensuring long-term sustainability of PE provision. At St. John’s, we are already preparing for these changes so that our pupils continue to benefit from high-quality sport and physical activity throughout the year.

2026 – 2027 (Transition Year)

The Government has announced that the current PE and Sport Premium funding model will transition to a new PE expected to begin operating from Spring 2027.

Autumn Term 2026

• Schools begin implementing new expectations in lessons, clubs and daily activity
• Focus increases on swimming progress and water-safety outcomes
• Monitoring systems strengthened to show measurable impact

Spring Term 2027

• First mid-year review under the new framework
• Adjustments made to ensure funding is used effectively and sustainably
• Additional staff training and resource planning where needed

Summer Term 2027

• Full reporting under the updated 2026/27 requirements
• Schools publish evidence of impact, sustainability plans and pupil outcomes
• DfE reviews national progress and may release further guidance

Key Information

Here you will find everything you need to know about sport at St. John's, including clubs, competitions, fixtures, results and the fantastic achievements the children are making.