Primary schools in our area are set to receive extra cash from the government to boost school sports.  Among those benefiting will be Downham Feoffees Primary School with £8,860, Mepal & Witcham CofE Primary School with £8,330, and Sutton CofE Primary School with £9,265.

The funding will be provided in 2013/14 and 2014/15, and is the equivalent of around two days a week of a primary teacher’s time to provide more sport for their pupils.  It consists of a lump sum of £8,000 for each school with 17 or more primary school pupils, plus a premium of £5 per pupil.  The final calculation will depend on the exact number of children on the school roll next year and the year after.