Physical Education

 We are sportspeople!

The provision of P.E within the school is designed to support, contribute to and complement the aims of the school.  We endeavor to do this by providing, where possible, equality of access for all students to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum. 

Physical Education aims to provide an enjoyable, challenging and satisfying programme with opportunities for every student to develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively. We have welcomed the support of specialist coaches in gymnastics, dance, football and swimming. Staff have also actively participated in a practical 'Active 60' workshop - to promote all opportunities for exercise at school.

We have a large hall for physical education and two playgrounds for outdoor work. In the summer term the school also has access to Withdean Athletics Stadium for our Key Stage 2 Sports day to which parents and carers are invited to come and support their children.

The school has designated Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 play areas and a separate grassy area at the back of the school. Each play area has climbing equipment for the children to use during their break times. In addition to this we use the Wildlife garden for children in Key Stage 1 to explore and engage in activities.

The following individual and team sports are offered within the Physical Education curriculum for boys and girls: gymnastics,  dance, football, swimming, athletics, hockey, netball, volley ball, tag rugby, basketball and cricket.

We have run a basketball club, girls football and multi-sports club, alongside a Daily Mile (running) and a upper Key Stage 2 football and Athletics teams. 
We endeavour to enter competitive competitions for these sports across the Local Authority.