What Can We Spend the Primary PE and Sport Premium On?
What Is the PE and Sport Premium?
The Primary PE and Sport Premium is government funding designed to improve the quality of physical education, sport and physical activity in primary schools across England. The funding is allocated directly to schools, giving leadership teams the freedom to invest in what will benefit their pupils most.
The government has confirmed that £320 million will be available for the 2025/26 academic year, continuing the commitment to creating healthier and more active school environments.
This funding will be paid in two equal parts:
50% during the autumn term of 2025
The remaining 50% during the spring term of 2026
The allocation will continue to follow the same calculation method used in previous years.
Schools must now report on how they used their 2024–25 PE and Sport Premium. The submission deadline for the digital expenditure return and published report is 5pm on Thursday 31 July 2025.
This ongoing commitment from the government gives schools the certainty they need to plan ahead. It allows leadership teams to invest with confidence in long-term improvements to physical education, active play and inclusive sport – with a strong focus on reaching pupils who are less active or from disadvantaged groups.
You can view the full announcement on the Department for Education website.
What Can We Spend the PE and Sport Premium On?
The funding must be used to make sustainable improvements in PE, sport and physical activity. Schools are encouraged to invest in ways that create lasting benefits for all pupils, especially those who face additional barriers to participation.
Below you can find some effective ways primary schools in Kent, London and the South East can spend their PE and Sport Premium.
Equipment That Encourages Daily Physical Activity
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Outdoor gyms that develop strength, coordination and cardiovascular fitness
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Daily Mile tracks to support regular walking and running opportunities
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Trim trails that promote balance, agility and resilience
Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs)
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All-weather, multi-sport surfaces ideal for football, netball, basketball and more
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Spaces that can be used throughout the year for lessons, breaktimes and clubs
Supporting Long-Term Physical Literacy and Inclusion
Zones designed to encourage active play, teamwork and confidence building
Equipment and spaces adapted to meet the needs of pupils with a wide range of abilities and medical conditions
Teacher Training and Resources
Professional development to improve PE teaching and inclusion
Structured activity programmes that promote engagement across all year groups
Supporting Disadvantaged Pupils, Girls and SEND
What Can We Not Spend the PE and Sport Premium On?
Many schools prioritise funding to support disadvantaged children, girls, pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those with long-term medical conditions. Everyday Play can help you select inclusive equipment and design spaces that ensure all pupils can participate safely and confidently.
Our tailored approach supports your school in making sure your funding improves access to physical activity for every child.
- Core staffing or general school running costs
- Short-term or one-off activities without lasting impact
- Items unrelated to physical activity, PE or sport
Meeting Reporting Requirements
Schools must report on how their PE and Sport Premium funding has been spent and the impact it has had. The information you need to provide includes:
Any underspend of PE and Sport Premium funding
A breakdown of how the funding has been allocated
Whether you have prioritised funding to support disadvantaged pupils, girls, or children with SEND or long-term medical conditions
The measurable impact on pupils’ PE attainment, physical activity and sport participation
How your spending has led to sustainable improvements
The percentage of Year 6 pupils meeting national curriculum requirements for swimming, including swimming competently over 25 metres, using a range of strokes and performing safe self-rescue
Everyday Play can assist you with planning and documenting your funding spend to meet these requirements. We provide expert advice to help you maximise your investment, select suitable equipment and activity programmes, and support you in producing clear, comprehensive reports.
The report form will ask if your school has prioritised any funding to provide or improve sport opportunities for:
- children with SEND, including children with long-term medical conditions
- girls
- disadvantaged pupils
Reporting Deadline
Your school must publish an online report detailing how you spent the 2025/26 PE and Sport Premium and submit a digital expenditure return to the Department for Education by 31 July 2026.
Contact Everyday Play for Expert Advice and Support
To find out how we can help you make the most of your Primary PE and Sport Premium funding, please get in touch. Whether you want to talk through a range of PE and sport equipment options, discuss costings, or explore design ideas for your outdoor space, our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to support you.
We specialise in advising on and supplying a wide variety of solutions including Daily Mile tracks, Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs), outdoor gyms, trim trails and much more. Whatever your school’s needs or budget, we can help you plan a project that maximises your funding’s impact and meets government requirements.
Please call us on 01622 688343, email info@everyday-play.co.uk, or fill out the form on this page to arrange a free consultation or request further information. We look forward to helping you create an active, inclusive and sustainable play and sport environment for your pupils.
How can we help?
Tell us more about your space, your wish list, or ask us a question. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
