Physical Education at Purbrook Junior School
Physical Education is a valued and integral part of the curriculum at Purbrook Junior School. Our PE provision is inclusive, ambitious and well-sequenced, ensuring all pupils make strong and sustained progress in physical competence, confidence and wellbeing.
Intent
Our KS2 PE curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils:
- Develop competence and confidence in a broad range of physical activities
- Are physically active for sustained periods of time
- Engage in competitive and cooperative activities, both individually and in teams
- Develop the knowledge and skills to lead healthy, active lives
The curriculum is underpinned by six key skill areas: Personal, Social, Cognitive, Creative, Physical, and Health & Fitness, ensuring holistic development alongside physical performance.
Implementation
PE is taught regularly across the year through a carefully sequenced curriculum, which builds progressively from Year 3 to Year 6. Pupils experience a broad range of activities including gymnastics, dance, athletics, invasion games, net and wall games, and striking and fielding sports.
Skills are taught systematically, beginning with fundamental movement skills and developing into sport-specific techniques, tactics and decision-making. Learning is revisited and built upon to ensure depth, challenge and progression.
Lessons are delivered by class teachers and supported by a qualified Sports Specialist from PrimaryPE, ensuring high-quality instruction, consistency and subject expertise.
Opportunities for competition and enrichment are embedded through intra-school activities, Sports Day and targeted after-school clubs. Pupils demonstrating particular aptitude are supported to further develop skills and represent the school in competitions.
Impact
As a result of our PE curriculum, pupils:
- Are physically confident, motivated and engaged
- Apply skills effectively in competitive and cooperative contexts
- Demonstrate positive attitudes, resilience and teamwork
- Understand how physical activity supports health and wellbeing
Pupils leave Purbrook Junior School well prepared for KS3 PE and with the foundations for lifelong participation in physical activity.
Sports Day
Sports Day provides pupils with an opportunity to apply skills learned across the year. Activities are organised in ability-appropriate teams, ensuring high engagement, enjoyment and success for all pupils.
Expectations
PE is compulsory for all pupils unless a medical exemption is provided in writing. Pupils are expected to attend school in PE kit on allocated PE days.
PE Leader: Mr L Baines
