Physical Education
Aims and Objectives
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To maximise the potential of all pupils.
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All teaching and learning to be good or higher.
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To offer a broad and well balanced curriculum to enrich and extend all pupils.
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To develop the confidence of pupils in using their initiative, leading activities and becoming independent learners.
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To continue to extend the already large uptake of pupils participating in extra curricular activities.
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To encourage a desire for all pupils to achieve and surpass their potential
Role within our Specialist Science College
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PE highlights the cross curricular links between Science through GCSE PE, HRF and core PE lessons. The Faculty promotes club and links to outside agencies, including joint work with the 3 feeder primary schools through the Schools Sports Partnership.
Key Stage 3
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(i) Courses
All pupils follow an appropriate programme of study in PE. The programme of study fulfils the statutory requirements of the NC. The curriculum is broad and well balanced throughout but it also takes into account the feedback from pupils to help develop the programme further. The majority of activity areas are supported through the extensive extra curricular programme both at lunch time and after school. All pupils are encouraged to attend and developmental pathways are highlighted to pupils.
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(ii) Key Stage 3 results over the last three years
KS3 Results |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
KS3 Level 4 and above |
8% |
1.1% |
1.9% |
KS3 Level 5 and above |
58% |
58% |
55% |
KS3 Level 6 and above |
25% |
31% |
39% |
KS3 Level 7 and above |
9% |
1% |
6% |
Key Stage 4
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(i) Courses
GCSE PE
Young Netball Organisers Award
Young Football Organisers Award
All pupils are offered the opportunity to take GCSE PE and this is an addition qualification
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(ii) Key Stage 4 results over the last three years
GCSE Results |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
A* - C % |
75% |
87% |
84% |
Accommodation & Physical Resources
1 Gymnasium
2 Changing rooms
5 A’side astro turf pitch
3 Netball/Tennis Courts
1 Outdoor Basketball Court
Extensive fields – 3 football pitches, 2 hockey pitches, training grids
Self – Evaluation Outcomes
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(i) Areas of Strength
a) Specialist and highly qualified staff
b) High level of commitment from both staff and pupils
c) Extensive range of extra curricular activities
d) High participation rates throughout Key stages 3 & 4
e) High standards of pupil performance, very successful teams and individuals at a competitive level.
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(ii) Targets for Improvement
a) Achieve governors targets for 2009 at KS3 and KS4
b) Deliver positive "ECM" outcomes for all pupils.
c) Respond effectively to changing and local priorities
d) Develop leadership opportunities to pupils through the School Sport Partnership
Summary
The PE Faculty is continuing to be very successful over several years both in relation to other Faculties in the school, against neighbouring schools, schools in other Counties and against National Performance indicators.
The faculty sets high expectations of all pupils. Participation rates in both curriculum lessons and OSHL activities is high due to the commitment of both staff and pupils.