Daily Mile Stories

Be inspired by the stories from schools and nurseries in our Daily Mile community and learn how they’re making a real difference to the health and well-being of our children

Reigniting The Daily Mile at Pencoed Primary

Pencoed Primary School in Wales has been taking part in The Daily Mile for over ten years, with just a short break during the pandemic and while settling into a new school building. Since then, they’ve brought The Daily Mile back to life with fresh energy and a new routine.

St Brendan’s National School, Republic of Ireland

“Positive effect on children’s learning, concentration and focus”

Wells Hall Primary School, England

“Relationships between children and teachers has been enhanced”

Stokes Wood Primary School, England

"Pupils enjoy The Daily Mile, they compete against each other and themselves, they gain a sense of achievement and it raises their self-esteem"

Greenfields Community Primary School, England

“The Daily Mile has transformed his health”

Strandtown Primary School, England

“The Daily Mile has inspired not only the children, but also our staff to become more active outside of school”

Mead Vale Community Primary School, England

“Educating children holistically, this has got to be one of the best initiatives I have seen in 30 years.”

Belmont School (SEN), England

“The pupils are aware of the impact it has on their wellbeing and access to learning”

Extended Learning Academies Network, England

“The first recognised Daily Mile Multi Academy Trust!”

Cliff Lane Primary School, England

“A great ‘brain break’ and gives children the opportunity to revitalise ready for learning”

Prae Wood Primary School, England

“It gives pupils the chance to ‘get things off their chest"

Peakirk cum Glinton C of E Primary School, England

“The biggest barrier for us was finding curriculum time to dedicate to The Daily Mile”