Primary PE and sports premium funding for 2025 to 2026
11 June 2025
This government recognises the value of PE, school sport and physical activity in supporting the physical health and mental wellbeing of children and young people.
All children, including the least active and those from most disadvantaged backgrounds, should have the access to high-quality PE and opportunities to be active.
To support this, the government will provide £320 million funding for the Primary PE and sport premium in the academic year 2025 to 2026 for all eligible schools to make additional and sustainable improvements to PE, school sport and physical activity.
In 2025 to 2026 schools will receive two equal payments; 50% of eligible funding will be delivered in autumn followed by a second 50% payment in spring using the same formula as in previous years.
The Primary PE and sport premium expenditure reporting return opened on Wednesday 11 June at 9am and close on Thursday 31 July at 5pm.
To support mandatory completion, PE and sport premium for primary schools guidance is available on GOV.UK.