School Games Mark Success for our JMAT Schools for 2025/2026
- Mr Bennett

- Jul 14
- 1 min read
This year a high number of our JMAT schools have applied for the School Game Mark Application. The School Games Mark is a government-led award scheme. It celebrates schools' commitment to developing competitive sport within their school and community. It allows schools to assess their PE provision and create an action plan for improvement
Key Criteria
The School Games Mark follows the School Games’ objectives. Schools must show how they:
Maintain and increase engagement in the School Games, and ensure every child gets 60 active minutes per day. For SEND students, this would be 20 minutes per day
Organise competitions that provide positive experiences tailored to students’ motivation, confidence, and abilities
Focus on key transition points, such as Year 3 and Year 6/7, and how secondary schools take part in the School Games
Support the personal development of targeted students through youth engagement and leadership
Engage key stakeholders to promote the value of the School Games and enhance local provision
Provide equal opportunities for all young people, regardless of gender
Understand and develop their approach to physical literacy.
Congratulations to all of our schools below.
Platinum: Anston Hillcrest, Bramley Sunnyside, Ferham, Wath Victoria
Gold: Kiveton Park Meadows, Laughton J & I, Meadow View, St Ann's Primary, Hooton Pagnell
Received Platinum last year so did not need to apply this year: Brampton Ellis, Wath Central, Wath CofE, Mexborough St John
Schools need to receive four consecutive years of Gold to then apply for Platinum. Once schools receive Platinum then they do not need to apply for two years














































