At Sparken Hill Academy, we are committed to helping every one of our pupils to achieve their best in PE & School Sport. We aim to ensure success for all through a comprehensive, well thought out programme of Physical Education, School Sport and Health and Well-Being. The documents/section below provide more details and examples of this programme.

Curriculum Maps & Learning Journeys
 

At Sparken Hill Academy we teach a two year curriculum model. This ensures pupils get the opportunity to take part in a range of activities and sports, whilst covering all of the national curriculum objectives.

Visit the class pages to see more information on curriculum PE.

School Games & Youth Sports Trust Kitemark

To support the development of PE and School Sport we engage with a variety of partners locally and nationally. Two of our national partners are School Games and the Youth Sports Trust.

The School Games inspires young people to be physically active for life through positive experiences of daily activity and competition. At Sparken Hill Academy we follow the school games values and are currently a gold mark school. 

The Youth Sport Trust is the UK’s leading charity improving every young person’s education and development through sport and play. Working with them helps empower young people to achieve their own personal best. We are currently a Platinum Mark school.

Primary PE and Sports Premium Funding

The PE and sport premium defines the £320 million of government funding provided to primary schools to support them with making sustainable improvements to the quality of the PE, physical activity and sport offered through their core budgets.

Into its tenth year, the Primary PE and Sport Premium supports schools to ensure equal access, support all pupils to be active for 60 minutes a day and ensure the delivery of two hours of quality PE for all pupils.

Link to government guidance

Competitive Sporting Opportunities at Sparken Hill Academy

Pupils will have the opportunity to take part in competitive and cooperative challenges, house sport, school competitions and festivals. This gives them the opportunity to demonstrate the key values of teamwork, honesty, respect, determination, passion and self-belief.

After School Sport Opportunities
 

Pupil's at Sparken Hill Academy,  have the opportunity to can attend an extensive all year round afterschool sport clubs programme, to further develop their skills and understanding of a range of sports. Where we can we support and promote local club links to lead our pupils into community sport. Towards the end of a term, a google form will be sent to all parents via the School App or Text message. Please respond with your child’s interests. The extra curricular pages of the school website have more details.

PE lesson timetable with Mrs Paton 2024-2025

PE Lesson with Class Teacher 

 School uniform policy relating to expectations for PE lessons. 

PE Kit:

• School t-shirt
• Black Shorts
• Black tracksuit bottoms or black jogging bottoms
• School hoodie.

Swimming:

• A one piece swimming costume or trunks / ‘short’ swimming shorts (not baggy Bermuda type shorts).
• Goggles may be used.
• Long hair must be tied back or a swimming hat used.

Jewellery:

Stud earrings should be removed or recently pierced ears should be taped over with a plaster (provided by parents) for during PE lessons.  Large watches removed to prevent them causing injury. Note: staff do not put ear studs, etc. back in if the child cannot manage it. Sleepers (ring shaped) or dangle type earrings are NOT permitted due to the significant risk of injury. No other body piercings are deemed appropriate for school.
  

• All children with long hair are asked to tie it back for PE and swimming lessons. 
• Make-up is not acceptable under any circumstances, including nail varnish, false nails or false eyelashes.

Summer Term 2026 
 

Sports Leadership 

At Sparken Hill Academy we believe in developing confident, healthy leaders through sport and physical activity. As pupils progress through school there are opportunities to become part of the Sports Crew and Ambassadors team.

Dance

Dance is a key part of PE, School Sport, Health and Well-Being at Sparken Hill Academy. So much so it has a dedicated page. Follow the link below to find out all things Dance.

School Swimming

Thursday from 9.15-12.15

Once again we are working in partnership with Worksop College and Superswimmers swim school to provide our school swimming lessons. Pupils will swim in groups of 15 with a ratio of 1:5 maximum with a swimming instructor. We employ 3 swimming teachers who are based in the pool with the pupils and 2 members of staff who are on poolside. 
SWIMMING IS A COMPULSORY PART OF THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM.

We understand that some children might be apprehensive and this is taken into consideration during the lessons. If parents have any concerns or worries then they are more than welcome to contact Mrs Paton and she will arrange for you to accompany your child each week until they feel more confident. 
 

Pupils will get the first opportunity to go swimming in year 3 and again in year 4. Our aim is that by the end of year 4 every child can swim 25m in at least two different strokes and has also completed a water safety assessment program.

We ask parents to provide a big  ( supermarket style) bag for life with your child’s name on.  Then children wear their swimming costume underneath their PE kit on their swimming day. A towel and underwear in the bag for life, then once at the pool all your child’s clothes go into the bag including shoes and socks and that way nothing gets lost.