Tameside Primary Academy is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the School Games Silver Mark Award for the 2024-25 academic year. The award recognises the school’s dedication to high-quality physical education and inclusive sporting opportunities.
The School Games Mark is a government-led awards scheme, funded by Sport England and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust, that celebrates schools’ commitment to the development of competition, leadership and physical activity. Since its launch in 2006, the initiative has supported over 13 million opportunities for young people across England.
With more than 19,000 schools registered, the School Games works with local and county-level organisers to embed physical activity into the school day. The focus is on engaging less active young people and creating inclusive, accessible opportunities for all pupils, regardless of background or ability.
The Silver Mark is awarded to schools that show strong engagement in both internal and external school competitions, provide leadership roles for pupils, and champion inclusive sports provision. Tameside Primary Academy has met and exceeded these criteria by offering a wide range of activities, from after-school clubs to local sports events and competitive fixtures with neighbouring schools.
Cem Yalluri, Associate Principal at Tameside Primary Academy, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have achieved this award. It’s a fantastic recognition of the hard work our staff put into delivering high-quality PE and sport, the incredible enthusiasm our children bring to every activity, and the continued support from our families and wider community.
“At Tameside, sport is a key part of our school culture – not just for physical health, but for building teamwork, resilience and self-belief. Whether that’s taking part in local competitions or simply having fun being active, we want every child to feel proud of what they can achieve. This award shows we’re on the right track and we’re excited to keep going further.”
This achievement highlights Tameside Primary Academy’s commitment to fostering a positive, healthy and active environment where every child has the chance to thrive and find joy through sport.
For more information about the School Games Mark Award, visit www.yourschoolgames.com
