Physical Education

Intent

Harpole Village is a proud footballing community and at Harpole Primary School we are keen to build upon this strength by offering a high-quality, inclusive and inspiring Physical Education (PE) curriculum.

Our aim is to develop confident, active and healthy children who enjoy being physically active and understand the importance of sport and exercise for their physical and mental wellbeing. Through PE, we seek to:

  • Promote lifelong participation in physical activity and sport.
  • Develop physical competence, confidence and resilience.
  • Encourage teamwork, cooperation and leadership.
  • Embed our school values of respect, kindness and ambition.
  • Build a strong sense of belonging through team sports and shared experiences.
  • Introduce children to competitive sport in a positive and supportive way.

By exposing children to a wide range of sporting opportunities, we hope to inspire them to remain active and healthy throughout their lives.

 

 

 

Implementation

PE at Harpole Primary School is delivered through a carefully planned and well-resourced programme. Thanks to generous funding from the Harpole Charity Trust, we employ a range of specialist sports coaches to deliver our PE curriculum.

Our specialist team includes:

  • Coach Joe
  • Coach Caitlin
  • Mrs Spicer
  • Dallington Tennis Club
  • Legacy Sport

All children receive two PE lessons per week, ensuring regular and sustained physical activity.

Each unit of work is taught by the same specialist coach across the school, ensuring:

  • Clear progression of skills from year to year.
  • Consistency in teaching approaches and expectations.
  • High-quality subject knowledge and coaching expertise.

PE lessons are inclusive and accessible to all children, with activities adapted where necessary to meet individual needs. This ensures every child can participate, achieve and enjoy success.

Competition and Enrichment

  • At the end of each unit, children are given opportunities to take part in cluster sports events focused on the sport they have been learning.
  • Children are also encouraged to attend West Northamptonshire sports events, allowing them to experience competition and represent their school.
  • Our PE offer is further enhanced by a wide range of after-school clubs and lunchtime sporting activities.

Sports Offer 2025–2026

  • Autumn 1: Football and Fitness
  • Autumn 2: Rugby, Golf and Dance
  • Spring 1: Hockey and Gymnastics
  • Spring 2: Netball and Badminton
  • Summer 1: Athletics and Tennis
  • Summer 2: Cricket and Volleyball

In addition, Year 5 pupils participate in swimming lessons, ensuring they develop essential life-saving skills and water confidence.

National Curriculum Alignment

Our PE curriculum supports the National Curriculum aims by ensuring children:

  • Develop competence in a broad range of physical activities.
  • Are physically active for sustained periods of time.
  • Engage in competitive sports and activities.
  • Lead healthy, active lives.

 

Impact

The impact of our PE provision at Harpole Primary School can be seen in:

  • High levels of enjoyment, engagement and participation in PE lessons.
  • Improved physical fitness, coordination and sporting skills.
  • Children demonstrating teamwork, respect and kindness during games and activities.
  • Increased confidence and ambition, with pupils keen to represent the school in competitions.
  • Children developing positive attitudes towards sport, health and wellbeing.

By the time they leave Harpole Primary School, pupils have experienced a wide range of sports and physical activities and are equipped with the skills, confidence and motivation to continue participating in sport and physical activity throughout their lives.