Welcome to Physical Education

At Ark Bentworth Primary, our PE curriculum is designed to inspire pupils to take part in physical activity with enthusiasm, confidence, and discipline. We want every child to understand not only the joy of sport, but also the importance of making choices that lead to a healthy, active, and fulfilling life.

We follow the Striver curriculum, which ensures pupils develop key physical skills while also building resilience, teamwork, and a positive growth mindset. Alongside PE lessons, Striver includes wellbeing units—covering topics such as mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep—that help pupils see how fitness and wellbeing work hand-in-hand in developing a healthy lifestyle. These themes are also revisited in our PSHCE and Science curriculum, helping children make meaningful connections across their learning.

Our approach

• Enrichment opportunities: Each year, pupils enjoy a wide range of sports enrichment activities, funded by the school and enriched through Ark Network sporting events. Children can represent the school in competitions, experience external sporting opportunities, and take pride in both their individual and team achievements. Football and athletics are particular areas of focus, reflecting the interests and strengths of our community.
• Celebrating sport together: Every child takes part in our Key Stage Sports Day, a highlight of the year that brings together the whole school community. We also nurture a spirit of belonging through our house competitions, where pupils compete in friendly challenges that build teamwork and school pride.
• Inclusive support: For pupils who need additional help developing motor skills, our PE team and sports coach deliver targeted group and 1:1 interventions, following a planned progression designed by our SEND and Inclusion Lead. Progress is reviewed regularly to ensure every child can thrive and participate with confidence.
• Parents as partners: We believe healthy lifestyles are best supported when school and home work together. Parents are invited to engage in workshops and events that promote physical activity, wellbeing, and mental health.

At Ark Bentworth, Physical Education is much more than playing games—it’s about building healthy habits, resilience, teamwork, and a lifelong love of movement. Through Striver, enrichment, competitions, and inclusive support, we ensure every child has the opportunity to shine.