Physical Education & Games

Physical Education & Sports at St Stephen's

At St Stephen's Primary School, we promote active, healthy lifestyles. Regular physical activity builds pupils' self-esteem and confidence while improving sleeping patterns, cognitive ability, cardiovascular fitness, stamina, communication skills, immune function, and personal resilience. Crucially, it also plays a key role in reducing anxiety, stress, depression, and tension.

School Games Platinum Mark

We are proud to hold the prestigious School Games Platinum Mark Award. Based on our Key Stage 2 provision, this national award recognises our sustained commitment, high engagement, and excellence in competitive school sport, physical activity, and sports leadership.

Curriculum & Sports Programme

Our extensive PE curriculum provides pupils with opportunities to develop essential physical skills, tactical understanding, and a lifelong passion for sport:

• Key Stage 1 (KS1): Focuses on core physical literacy through Fundamentals, Tennis, Ball Skills, Dodgeball, Invasion Games, Dance, Gymnastics, and Athletics.

• Key Stage 2 (KS2): Expands into specialised sports, including Tag Rugby, Football, Dodgeball, Dance, Basketball, Netball, Rounders, Cricket, Hockey, Tennis, Athletics, Outdoor & Adventurous Activities (OAA), Handball, Cross-Country, Swimming, Gymnastics, and Fitness & Health.

All pupils cover a minimum of 4 topics per term, with Key Stage 2 exploring up to 6 topics per term. (See the link to our full Curriculum Map below).

Coaching, Facilities & Competition

Led by our Subject Leader, Mr Cain, our PE provision is supported by specialist sports coaches who deliver high-quality physical education as well as extra-curricular clubs before, during, and after school.

This rich wealth of expertise enables our pupils to compete at house, district, county, and regional events across the London Borough of Richmond.

Leadership & Community Ethos

At the heart of our philosophy is the commitment to providing every pupil with high-quality physical education in a supportive, friendly environment. Learning extends far beyond the classroom, encouraging everyone to participate, embrace teamwork, and understand the value of an active lifestyle.

We also offer older pupils rich leadership opportunities. Our legacy of exceptional Sports Captains and Ambassadors play a key role in mentoring younger peers, serving as positive sporting role models across the school community.