With squeezed budgets and increasing expectations, finding the right support for PE and sport in primary schools can be tough. But the good news? There is funding available — and it can make a real difference to how active your pupils are every day.
Here’s a quick guide to help schools across England understand what’s available and how to make the most of it.
🏫 What is the PE and Sport Premium?
The PE and Sport Premium is ring-fenced funding provided to primary schools in England to improve the quality of physical education and sport.
In 2024–25, eligible schools receive:
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£16,000 plus £10 per pupil (Years 1–6) each academic year.
The funding must be used to make additional and sustainable improvements to PE, sport and physical activity — not to replace existing provision.
✅ What Can You Spend It On?
The Department for Education outlines 5 key indicators. Spend should aim to:
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Increase engagement in physical activity
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Raise the profile of PE and sport across the school
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Develop staff confidence and skills
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Broaden the range of sports and activities offered
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Support participation in competitive sport
You can’t use it for general teaching costs or facilities maintenance.
💡 Creative Ways to Use Your PE & Sport Premium
Here are some smart, approved ways schools are using the funding:
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Investing in training for teachers to deliver higher-quality PE lessons
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Bringing in coaches or external providers to diversify provision
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Introducing movement trackers like Moki Bands to measure impact and boost motivation
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Running after-school clubs or interschool competitions
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Buying equipment for new or inclusive sports
📊 How Moki Can Help
Moki is a screen-free, wrist-worn activity tracker built specifically for schools. It’s already used by thousands of teachers to:
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Get a clear picture of how active each class is
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Track progress over time
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Motivate students with real data and class challenges
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Measure the impact of your PE spend
Moki aligns directly with all 5 of the DfE’s funding indicators!
📝 What Do Schools Need to Do?
All schools receiving the premium must:
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Publish a report on their website each year showing how the funding is spent and its impact
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Make sure the improvements are sustainable
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Be prepared to show evidence during Ofsted inspections
🚀 Final Thoughts
When it’s spent well, the PE and Sport Premium can help build a school culture that values movement, wellbeing and fun. Whether you’re training staff, buying new kit or using Moki to track progress, the key is to show how it improves your offer — long term.
Want to talk to a real human about how to fund Moki through your PE premium?
Get in touch – we’re happy to help.