St Jude’s Primary School – September Pompey Premier League Primary Stars School of the Month 

St Jude’s C of E Primary School in Old Portsmouth has been chosen as the September Pompey Premier League Primary Stars School of the Month, recognising the school’s commitment to providing positive opportunities for its pupils and supporting their development both inside and outside the classroom. 

As part of its work with the Premier League Primary Stars programme, St Jude’s has benefited from teacher CPD and PE support in Year 3. This has helped develop staff confidence and provided teachers with new ideas and approaches to deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons.

Mr Green, a year 3 class teacher put it like this, 

“The Premier League Primary Stars PE support has had a really positive impact on both my teaching and the children’s experience of PE. Having the opportunity to work alongside a specialist has helped me develop new ideas, improve my confidence and provide engaging activities that encourage all of our children to participate.” 

The school has also benefited from reading interventions, providing targeted support to help pupils develop their reading skills, confidence and enjoyment of reading. These opportunities give children additional support to practise and strengthen their literacy skills in a positive and encouraging environment. 

Alongside this, St Jude’s has introduced a girls-only football after-school club, giving girls the opportunity to develop their football skills, build friendships and grow in confidence in a supportive environment. 

Freya a participant on the session put it like this,  

“I really enjoy the girls’ football club because I get to play football with my friends and try things I didn’t think I could do before. I feel more confident now and I’ve learnt that it’s okay to make mistakes because you can keep practising and get better.” 

The girls’ football club has helped create a positive environment where pupils can be active, develop new skills and enjoy playing football together. It also provides an opportunity for girls to build confidence and encourage one another. 

Congratulations to St Jude’s C of E Primary School on being named the September Pompey Premier League Primary Stars School of the Month!