May 2025:

Read a summary of our pupil's and parent's views of PE and School Sport at Balderstone by clicking on the documents at the bottom of this page. 

Question to pupils: Sum up PE at Balderstone in one word:

Following a parental questionnaire in Autumn 2022, we received some extremely positive comments about PE and School Sport at Balderstone St Leonard's. We appreciate all your opinions and contributions.

Thank you.

• "The school has really tried to offer a variety of sports and activities to children and also tried to accommodate times so that all children have an opportunity to take part. Regular exercise is key to good health and we are very fortunate at Balderstone that exercise and being active is part of every school day. We all love daily (s)mile too! "
• "I love the extra sport activities. Very beneficial for my child and will help with her keeping active. I think the morning mile walk is a great initiative. Very impressed with what Balderstone has to offer"
• "I think we have access to a wide variety of clubs and so far, have been successful in gaining places at them..... A huge thank you to the staff that give up their time to offer clubs. As working parents we would struggle to get our children to as many clubs outside school so it is massively appreciated"
• "The PE sessions have had a positive impact on * confidence and he enjoys participating in PE sessions. "
• "Really enjoyed his after school dodgeball and Tennis"
• "Good to see such a variety of options for the children to try and to open up their options to more than the usual core sports."
• "There is good variety of provision of PE and we welcome the school's focus to take care of the children's health and well being."
• "Happy with amount of clubs etc and * LOVES jujitsu "
• "I think there's a variety of sports already on offer"
• "The daily mile club is a great way to start the day,* loves it"
• All extra clubs and variety is really well organised and my son loved taking part 
• "Since *started Year 3 she has found a new found love for sport, mainly because she has really enjoyed taking part in the sporting activities that have currently been held at school"
• "I think the provisions are good"
• "My daughter enjoys P.E lessons in school- it helps children unwind and makes them more energetic. They then go into lessons with an open mind to learn. My daughter enjoys running and doing the obstacle course during PE. "
• "I feel the school has provided opportunities for my child to access any PE provisions of her choice"
• "Both my children really enjoy PE"
• "There are many opportunities for the children at Balderstone! The girls enjoy all of the opportunities given to them. We as parents are given a voice and choice for the extra curricular activities."
• "Lunchtime clubs go down well due to the variety. Girl specific activities appreciated."
• "I think the PE is very good, the kids certainly love it and to be a part of it weather its in school time or after school."