PE & Games

Intent

At Wallace Fields Junior School, we believe that Physical Education plays a vital role in developing healthy, active and confident learners. Our PE curriculum is designed to inspire every child, regardless of their starting point, to enjoy physical activity and achieve their personal best. Through a broad and inclusive range of sports and physical activities, pupils develop essential physical skills alongside important personal qualities such as teamwork, leadership, resilience and determination. We aim to foster a lifelong love of sport and exercise, helping children to understand the importance of both physical and mental wellbeing while encouraging them to believe that they can "dream more, learn more, do more and become more."

Implementation

Our PE curriculum provides pupils with two hours of high-quality physical education each week, delivered by class teachers and specialist sports coaches. Learning is carefully sequenced across year groups to ensure progressive development of skills, knowledge and confidence through a wide range of activities, including team sports, gymnastics, dance, athletics, fitness training, swimming and orienteering. PE is taught both as a discrete subject and through dedicated wellbeing opportunities, enabling children to make meaningful connections between physical activity and healthy living. In addition, pupils benefit from a variety of extra-curricular clubs, competitive sporting events, leadership opportunities through our Sports Crew programme, swimming provision and adventurous residential experiences which enrich and extend their learning beyond the curriculum.

Impact

Through our PE curriculum, pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to lead healthy, active lifestyles both now and in the future. Children leave Wallace Fields Junior School with increased physical competence, confidence and an understanding of the positive impact that exercise has on physical health, mental wellbeing and personal achievement. They demonstrate the values of teamwork, respect, fairness and sportsmanship, while developing resilience and a willingness to challenge themselves. By participating in a wide range of sporting opportunities, pupils gain positive experiences that foster a lasting enjoyment of physical activity and support them in becoming healthy, happy and well-rounded individuals.

Leads and Sports Coaches

Our PE/Games Teaching Lead is Miss Hill, our Sports Lead is Mr Chris Sellars, and Football Coach is George from NS Sport.

Swimming at Wallace Fields Junior School

Below are the figures for swimming attainment for the last few years:-

Year 6 2025 Data:
65/68 can swim 25 metres or more in a recognised stroke. 95.5%
2/68 are developing swimmers (5 to 10 metres) 2.9%
1/68 non-swimmer (less than 5 metres) 1.4%)

Swimming Attainment 2023-2024
Children achieving 25 metres or more in a range of recognised strokes:
In Year 6 91.1% of children

Swimming Attainment 2022-2023
Children achieving 25 metres or more in a range of recognised strokes:
In Year 6 94.2% of children achieved this goal.

Further Information

For further details on the teaching of PE and Games across the school, please view our progression map.

To find out more about the national curriculum for PE in Key Stage 2 that the school is following click here.

Inclusivity and Equality

Every pupil matters at Wallace Fields Junior School and we ensure all children have access to PE and Games lessons. Our children with sporting experience have the opportunity to challenge themselves with new skills and tactically thinking whilst our less sporty children and/or children with special education needs have the opportunity to build their confidence and get moving through fun games and challenges in lessons that are catered to their learning journey.

We strive to meet all the children’s need by providing a range of activities and levels of support in PE lessons as well as during other opportunities in the school day (including whole-school events and sessions held at lunch times). All children are able to show their brilliance in PE through a range of opportunities at Wallace Fields Junior School.

Sports Premium Funding

We receive extra government funding for sport based on the number of pupils we have here at Wallace Fields Juniors. This funding goes towards developing the sporting experience for all pupils including buying new equipment, additional coaches and leaders and new experiences linked to sport and exercise. Please see how this money was spent last year in the document above.