Research and analysis

Subject report series: PE

An Ofsted subject report on the quality of physical education (PE) in primary and secondary schools in England.

• From: Ofsted
• Published: 20 September 2023

Applies to England

Documents

Levelling the playing field: the physical education subject report

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This report evaluates the common features of PE in 25 primary schools and 25 secondary schools visited between November 2022 and June 2023. It identifies strengths and areas for development in how pupils are taught the subject. It builds on our PE research review, which was published last year.

• See our collection of research reviews that look at the evidence about different curriculum subjects.
• Find out more about the principles behind Ofsted’s research reviews and subject reports.

Published 20 September 2023