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Primary PE Health Check: what needs attention right now?

The APEX Primary PE Health Check is a 15-area self-review for headteachers, PE leads, senior leaders and governors. It takes around 10 minutes and shows you where to focus first.

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A quick, honest check

Fifteen areas. One clearer picture.

PE leads and senior leaders often have curriculum, staffing, provider contracts, evidence and governor reporting moving at the same time. The Health Check brings the important questions together and helps identify what deserves attention first.

It is a self-review, not a sales brochure. Nothing in it depends on hiring APEX.

Turn your primary PE audit into a useful action plan.

For each area, record what is working and the evidence behind your rating. Choose the priorities that will make the biggest difference, then agree one practical action, an owner and a review date for each. Return to the same questions to check what has changed.

  • Is the school ready to evidence how PE and Sport Premium has been used?
  • Can leaders explain the difference that investment has made?
  • Are staff confident delivering PE across the curriculum?
  • Is curriculum coverage clear and on track?
  • Are clubs, competitions and swimming provision accounted for?
  • Are the next priorities clear enough to act on?

Get your copy

Send the Health Check to your inbox.

Complete the form once and the APEX Primary PE Health Check will arrive by email. No card details and no obligation.

What you receive

A printable 15-area self-review with Secure, Needs attention and Priority ratings, plus space to identify your first actions.

We will use your details to send the Health Check and, where you consent, occasional useful updates for schools. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy notice.

After the Health Check

Need to work through the detail?

The Health Check is useful on its own. If it exposes gaps in provision or evidence, two focused toolkits can help you work through the detail.

Working on your return? Start with the free PE and Sport Premium reporting guide and checklist to check deadlines, evidence and your next step.

If you would value an independent view, explore PE subject leadership support, school reviews and mentoring.

About the Health Check

Questions schools ask.

Is the Health Check really free?

Yes. There are no card details, no obligation and no requirement to buy anything else.

Who should complete it?

It works best when a PE lead and a member of senior leadership complete it together, although headteachers and governors can use it independently.

Can it be shared with governors?

Yes. It can be used as a starting point for a governor discussion about PE and Sport Premium.

What if the score is low?

A low score is not a judgement. It simply identifies which areas should receive attention first.

Is this a full PE audit?

The Health Check is a short self-review to help you choose priorities. It does not replace a detailed curriculum review, lesson observation or a discussion with staff and pupils. Use it to decide where a closer look would be useful.