From September 2013 the Government has given every primary school in England funding to be used to develop the teaching and learning in physical education and sport within schools. Within the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust we aim to provide high quality sport.

At St Bartholomew’s, we believe that Physical Education (PE) is essential for children’s social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. It is our intension for all pupils to receive high-quality PE and learning opportunities that lead children achieving their personal best. We work towards encouraging children to make healthier lifestyle choices, develop key life skills and to show excellent sportsmanship. We aim for all children to be physically active for sustained periods during the school week. We also aspire for all children to swim at least 25 metres before leaving primary school.

We use the iMoves programme to deliver PE at Bartholomew’s. During the school year the children will develop their understanding and skills in all areas of PE.

Through the teaching of PE we aim to:

• develop team work and encourage children to work and play with others in a variety of different situations
• have fun and experience success in sport
• develop children’s physical skills increasing control and coordination
• encourage good sporting attitudes
• apply basic rules
• teach children to analyse and evaluate a range of physical activities
• experience positive competition

In Year 6 we currently have 60 children.  
Of those 60 children:

70% of the children can swim the recommended 25 metres.

51% of the children can swim using at least 3 different strokes.

40% of the children have experience of performing safe self-rescue in different water-based situations. 

Cluster Athletics - July 2024

14 children from EYFS to year 6 took part in the cluster athletics at the Harriers Track in Swindon. They met Olympic long-jumper Abigail Irozuru. The children took part in throwing and jumping activities as well as races on the track. Congratulations to all of them, especially our Key Stage 2 team who took home 2nd place.

We are very pleased to have received the Gold School Games Mark this year for the sporting activities we have attended outside of school, and the extra activities we have included for the children this year!

H5 Adventure Day - June 2024

A very excited team took part in this years H5 adventure day at the lake. They worked together as a team to build shelters, make a fire and cook on it, and most excitedly canoe around the lake. A massive thank you to our Power of 10 helpers who supported the children throughout the day.

Climbing Wall - June 2024

The whole school were excited to welcome in 270 Climbing into school. We had great fun climbing the wall and for KS2 using the caving trailer. 

Wheelchair Basketball - June 2024

Year 1 and 2 were excited to experience playing wheelchair basketball. They learnt how to move in the chairs and hold the ball with their chins. They also tried shooting the hoops with much excitement when it went in!

Cluster Cricket - June 2024

Our team of Year 5/6 cricketers went to Cricklade where they played matches against other schools in the cluster. They won most of the games coming 2nd in overall tournament.