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Drighlington Primary School

Physical Education

Physical Education (PE) at Drighlington Primary School

At Drighlington Primary, sport and physical activity are a big part of school life. We want every child to enjoy being active, build confidence and develop a lifelong love of keeping healthy.

Through PE, children learn much more than physical skills. They develop teamwork, resilience, leadership and respect—skills that support them both in and beyond school.

“Intelligence and skill can only function at their full capacity when the body is healthy and strong.” – John F. Kennedy

Children participating in the Leeds Well School Partnership dodgeball 'compete' event.

What does PE look like in our school?

Children take part in regular PE lessons throughout the week, where they develop skills across a wide range of sports and physical activities.

In lessons, children:

Practise and develop skills in team games and individual activities
Build strength, coordination and fitness
Learn how to work as part of a team and communicate effectively
Develop resilience, perseverance and a positive attitude
Learn how to win and lose with confidence and good sportsmanship

We also show children that they can be leaders in sport. They are given opportunities to:

Take responsibility in games and activities
Organise and support others
Develop confidence as young leaders

Year 2 and 3 children taking part in the Leeds Well School Partnership 'come and try' cheer event.

What activities do children take part in?

Across the year, children experience a wide range of activities, including:

Team sports such as football, netball and rugby
Gymnastics and dance
Athletics
Outdoor and adventurous activities

We use the Real PE programme to support high-quality teaching and ensure skills build progressively across the school.

Learning beyond the lesson

Sport at Drighlington goes beyond PE lessons—we offer lots of opportunities for children to get involved.

Children can:

Take part in a wide range of after-school sports clubs
Represent the school in competitions against other schools
Compete in our annual School Games event, earning points for their house
Work with external sports coaches who bring specialist skills and experiences
Access opportunities through the Morley School Sport Partnership and the Leeds Well School Partnership

These experiences help children to build confidence, teamwork and a real sense of pride.

Outdoor and adventurous activities taking place at Junior Warrior UK.

Swimming

We ensure that all children:

Learn to swim at least 25 metres by the end of Year 6
Understand how to stay safe in and around water

What skills do children develop?

Through PE, children build:

Physical confidence and fitness
Teamwork and communication skills
Leadership and independence
Resilience and determination
A positive attitude towards competition and challenge

Interschool lunchtime competitions.

Any children with identified SEND or in receipt of pupil premium funding may have work additional to and different from their peers in order to access the curriculum dependent upon their needs. As well as this, our school offers a demanding and varied curriculum, providing children with a range of opportunities in order for them to reach their full potential and consistently achieve highly from their starting points.

KS2 active travel event. Brownlee Triathlon Platinum Jubilee Celebrations.