Top Sport Secondary Schools in the UK: The Ultimate 2025 Guide

Introduction

For families seeking the perfect blend of academic excellence and sporting achievement, the UK offers some of the world’s leading secondary schools for sport. Whether your child dreams of Olympic glory, national championships, or simply wants to develop their athletic potential alongside a first-class education, choosing the right school is crucial. In this article, we spotlight the top sport secondary schools in the UK for 2024–2025, based on recent achievements, national rankings, and the breadth of their sporting programmes.

Insight: What Makes a Top Sport Secondary School?

Elite Coaching and Facilities: These schools invest heavily in Olympic-grade facilities, professional coaches, and partnerships with national sporting bodies.
Consistent National Success: From football and netball to swimming and athletics, these schools regularly achieve top positions in national competitions.
Pathways to Professional and International Sport: Many alumni go on to represent the UK at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and in professional leagues.
Diversity of Sports: Leading schools offer a wide variety of sports, ensuring students can excel in their chosen discipline or discover new passions.
Academic Balance: Sporting excellence is matched by strong academic results, ensuring well-rounded student development.

School	Achievement Highlights
Millfield School Somerset (Independent)	2024–2025 Football U18 England Schools Football Association (ESFA) Arnold Clark Cup Champions (2025) Millfield were crowned national champions in the U18 ESFA Arnold Clark Cup. Athletics Tom Webb: Winner of the TCS Mini London Marathon (2025) Millfield athlete Tom Webb won the prestigious Mini London Marathon. Olympics 14 Millfield Selections for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Millfield had 14 representatives (students, alumni, and staff) selected for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. Seven Olympic Medals Won by Millfield Athletes at Paris 2024 Millfield athletes brought home seven medals from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Swimming Millfield Performance Squad Swimmers at World Aquatics Championships (2025) Millfield swimmers competed at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Japan. Pentathlon Sebastian Forrest: Selected for Pentathlon GB’s Senior World Class Programme Upper Sixth student Sebastian Forrest earned a place on the national Senior World Class Programme for Pentathlon GB.
Guildford High School Surrey (Independent)	2024–2025 National & School-Wide Recognition Top School for Female Sport in the UK Guildford High School was ranked the No. 1 school for female sport and No. 2 overall (out of 200+ schools) by School Sport Magazine for 2024. Netball World Netball Games U17 Champions The GHS U17 team won the World Netball Games, competing against 30 schools from six countries and three continents. Cross Country ESAA National Finals: Junior & Inter Girls Team and Individual National Champions Guildford High School was crowned both Junior and Inter girls team and individual national champions at the ESAA National Finals, a competition that began with over 1,600 schools. Other Sports Consistent Success in Multiple Disciplines The school also reported notable successes in badminton, biathlon, dance, fencing, golf, horse riding, rowing, and ski racing, in addition to its main sports.
Repton School Derbyshire (Independent)	2024–2025 National Ranking 3rd Place in School Sport Magazine’s Top 200 Sporting Schools of 2024 Repton School was ranked third nationally, reflecting outstanding all-round sporting performance across more than 120 national competitions and 20 different sports. Cricket Both Boys’ and Girls’ Teams Achieved National Recognition Repton’s cricket programme continued to develop world-class players, with both boys’ and girls’ teams achieving national prominence. Hockey Frequent National Titles and England/GB Player Production Repton’s hockey teams remained among the strongest in the country, frequently claiming national titles and producing players for England and GB squads. Swimming Consistent Top-Tier National Performances Repton swimmers competed and succeeded in top-tier national events, contributing to the school’s overall sporting reputation. Tennis 3rd in LTA National Finals Repton’s tennis programme ranked third in the LTA National Finals, showcasing high-level performance. Football ISFA Cup Semi-Finalists (Boys’ and Girls’ 1st XI and U15) Both boys’ and girls’ 1st XI and U15 teams reached the semi-finals of the ISFA Cup.
Epsom College Surrey (Independent)	2024–2025 National Ranking Epsom College had an outstanding 2024-2025 sporting year, ranking 4th in the Top 200 Sports Schools of 2024. Their success spanned multiple sports, with national-level performances across various disciplines. Rugby Epsom College is known for its strong rugby program, with close ties to Harlequins and London Irish. Several former students are now playing professionally. Hockey The U14 girls' team won the National Championship in 2024, showcasing the depth of talent across age groups. Three teams reached the semi-finals, reflecting the school's growing strength in hockey. The school has invested in Olympic-grade astro turf and recruited top-tier coaches, including Wales international Rose Thomas. Football Football has become a major sport at Epsom, with 25 teams competing across all age groups. The school has strengthened ties with Premier League academies, including Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion. A new Director of Football, Andy Parkinson, has implemented a five-year plan to elevate Epsom College’s national presence. Netball Epsom College boasts Commonwealth gold medallist Eboni Usoro-Brown as one of its most notable netballers. Students regularly represent Surrey U13 and U15 Academies, as well as Superleague franchises Surrey Storm and London Pulse. The netball program is led by Beverley Bostock, a coach in England’s Netball Performance Coach Development Programme. Ultimate Frisbee The U14 boys' team had a remarkable season, reaching the national final despite being a year younger than their competitors. The girls' team secured a bronze medal in the National Championship, competing against mostly boys' teams.
Bromsgrove School Worcestershire (Independent)	2024–2025 National Recognition Ranked Top 5 Sporting School in the UK Bromsgrove School was ranked in the top five out of 200 schools across the UK in the 2024 School Sport Magazine national rankings. This reflects consistently outstanding performance across a wide range of sports and age groups. Competitive Fixtures and Participation Bromsgrove School continued to field teams in a broad array of sports, including cricket, athletics, netball, and more, with regular fixtures against strong regional and national opposition. Specific National Titles or Major Finals There is no direct evidence in the available official news or sports site of a named national championship or major final win for a particular sport in this academic year. The school’s top-5 ranking indicates a high level of school-wide achievement and depth of competition, but specific team or individual national titles are not listed in the public sources for 2024–2025.
Putney High School Wandsworth (Independent)	2024–2025 Netball Annabel J (Year 11): Played for Pulse Power U17 NPL, previously represented Ireland, competed in the Youth Commonwealth Games, and was part of the Surrey Storm pathway. Aviana B (Year 7): Selected for U13 London Pulse Netball pathway, trains 2–3 hours per week with Pulse and Shan Netball Academy. Poppy I (Year 9): Competes in U17 London Pulse Player Development Pathway (PDP) and U15 Academy London Pulse. Florrie F (Year 9): Competes in U17 London Pulse PDP. Lauren C (Year 10): Vice-Captain for London Pulse U17 National League; invited to England Roses Academy trial (the only 14-year-old present). Timmi A (Year 11): Selected for England U17 for the European Netball Championships in Belfast. Swimming Chloe M (Year 8): Ranked 1st in Great Britain (Swim England) for 50m short and long course breaststroke, 1st in 100m breaststroke (LC), and 4th in 200m breaststroke (LC); competed at the 2024 Junior National Arena and LAC. Cycling Gabby M (Year 12): Silver in Madison, 4th in Team Pursuit, 7th in Scratch Race at Apeldoorn, Netherlands; 10th in Scratch Race final at Senior British National Track Championships; represented Great Britain at the Nations Cup; selected for the Olympic Development Squad. Tennis Annabel H: Reached the final at the J30 Gent 2025 Tennis Tournament (retired due to injury). Badminton Christina A-Y (Year 11): Won 8 out of 10 matches for Surrey U18s at the RIO Badminton Tournament in York; promoted to higher singles and doubles positions
Berkhamsted School Hertfordshire (Independent)	2024–2025 Lacrosse U13 National Schools Champions (2025): Berkhamsted’s U13 girls won the 2025 National Schools Lacrosse Championship, defeating Guildford High School in the final. U14 National Schools Champions (2024): The U14 girls became National Champions, winning the final 3-1 over St. Catherine’s Netball U14 National Schools Champions (2024): Berkhamsted’s U14s won the National Netball Schools Finals, beating 1,500 schools to be crowned champions. U19 SistersnSport National Cup Champions (2024): The U19s won the SistersnSport U19 National Cup, just days after also winning the ISNC National Champion title. U19 ISNC National Champions (2024): The U19s won the ISNC National Champion title. Gymnastics U13 British Schools National Trios Champions (2024): Layla, Poppy, and Isla won the British School’s National Trios Final for the second consecutive year. Eton Fives U18, U16, and U15 National Schools Champions (2024): All age group pairs (U18, U16, U15) won their respective National Schools Eton Fives Championships. Notably, the U18 pair were the first in 43 years to bring the title home for Berkhamsted. Total National Titles: Berkhamsted School brought home ten National title wins across Lacrosse, Netball, Gymnastics, and Fives in the 2023–24 academic year.
Stowe School Buckinghamshire (Independent)	2024–2025 National School Ranking Ranked 8th in the UK in School Sport Magazine’s Top 200 Sports Schools of 2024 Stowe School surged into the national top 10 for the first time, reflecting outstanding all-round sporting performance across multiple sports. School-Wide Recognition and Awards Stowe Sports Awards 2024 Stowe celebrated a wide range of sports with Player of the Season awards in equestrian, badminton, basketball, cross country, cycling, football, golf, hockey, netball, rugby, squash, swimming, and tennis. Individual Sports Honours Equestrian: Lucy Willmott (Upper Sixth) – Rider of the Year Badminton: Arin Chatsuwan (Upper Sixth) – Player of the Season Basketball: Madya Liu (Fifth Form) & Emmanuel Brobbey-Gyening (Upper Sixth) – Players of the Season Cross Country: Katie Webb (Fourth Form) – Runner of the Season Cycling: Henry Clare (Upper Sixth) – Cyclist of the Year Football: Giovanni Way (Lower Sixth) – Player of the Season Golf: Tristan Dickinson (Fifth Form) – Golfer of the Season Hockey: Anna Maria Collinge (Lower Sixth) & James Bristow (Lower Sixth) – Players of the Season Netball: Emily Watson (Upper Sixth) – Player of the Season Rugby: (not listed in provided excerpt, but rugby is a major sport at Stowe) Squash, Swimming, Tennis: Awards given, but specific names not listed in excerpt
King Edward’s Birmingham Birmingham (Independent)	2024–2025 National Recognition Top 10 Sporting School in the UK King Edward’s School was ranked among the national top 10 sporting schools by School Sport Magazine, based on results across 20 sports and over 120 national competitions. Rugby 1st XV: Rosslyn Park National 7s Group Winners & U18 Schools Vase National Semi-Finalists The 1st XV won their group at the Rosslyn Park National 7s and reached the semi-finals of the U18 Schools Vase. Cricket U13A: National Runners-Up & County Champions The U13A cricket team were runners-up in the national competition and won the county championship. Two boys joined Warwickshire County Cricket Club Academy Squash U14: National Runners-Up The U14 squash team finished as national runners-up. Tennis Year 7 & 8 Team: 3rd in National Championships The Year 7 & 8 tennis team placed third nationally.
Surbiton High School Kingston upon Thames (Independent)	2024–2025 Football Historic Eight National Titles in One Season (2025) Surbiton High School won eight national football titles across all major English Schools Football Association (ESFA) girls’ competitions, including the Utilita Girls Cup Grand Final at Wembley Stadium. Titles included: U13 National A Team (9-a-side): Champions out of 494 schools, second consecutive year. U13 National B Team (9-a-side): Champions out of 32 schools. U15 National A Team (11-a-side): Champions out of 375 schools. U15 National B Team (9-a-side): Champions out of 19 schools, defending their title. U16 National A Team (11-a-side): Champions out of 340 schools, fourth consecutive national title. U18 National A Team (11-a-side): First-ever title in this age group, from 125 schools. Gymnastics British National Finals Representation (2025) Surbiton High School gymnasts competed at the British National Finals, with multiple students achieving notable results. Sailing Tara C (Year 8): Regional Sailing Event Winner (2024) Tara C, Year 8, excelled in a prestigious regional sailing event. Badminton Beverley W (Year 8): Double Surrey Badminton Champion (2024) Won U13 Girls’ Singles and U15 Girls’ Singles titles at Surrey Badminton Championships. Acrobatic Gymnastics Louisa S (Year 10): Team GB at World Age Group Championships (2024) Represented Team GB in Portugal, 12–18 age category. Hockey Staff Representation at Paris Olympics (2024) Hockey Sports Coach Tim Nurse travelled to Paris as part of the Team GB Hockey squad. Rowing Alumna Lola Anderson: Gold Medal at World Championships (2024) Lola Anderson, Surbiton alumna, won gold for Great Britain in the women’s quadruple sculls. Netball Freya T: Selected for England (2024) Freya T selected to represent England in netball.
Bradford Grammar School Bradford (Independent)	2024–2025 Hockey U15 Girls’ Team: 4th Place in ISHC Plate (National Level) The U15 girls’ hockey squad reached the finals of the ISHC Plate, finishing 4th nationally after a series of hard-fought matches, including a penalty shootout in the 3rd/4th place playoff. Gymnastics U13 Milano Mixed Team: Regional Gold and Qualified for National Finals The U13 Milano mixed team (Isaac R, Bea J, Misbah N) won gold in both floor and vault, performed a flawless trio routine, and qualified for the National Finals in March 2025. U19 Girls’ Milano Team: Regional Gold and Qualified for National Finals The U19 girls’ team (Becky J, Charlotte D, Fia S) won gold in their trio routine, marking the first time they finished 1st and qualified for the National Finals in March 2025. Individual Gymnastics Medals Isaac R: Three individual gold medals (highest floor and vault scores, combined score 30.10). Isla F: 2nd on floor, Ben A & Isla F: tied 3rd on vault. Charlotte D: 3rd on floor (U19), Fia S: 1st on vault (U19), overall individual gold medal. Historic Achievement: Four Teams Qualified for National Finals For the first time, four BGS gymnastics teams qualified for the National Finals.
Coopers Company & Coborn School Havering (Academy State)	2024–2025 National Recognition Number 1 State School for Sport in England (2024) Coopers’ Company & Coborn School was named the top state school for sport in England by School Sport Magazine for 2024, reflecting outstanding all-round sporting performance across a wide range of sports and age groups. National Finals and Titles 26 National Sport Finals Reached, Including Four National Titles During the academic year, the school reached 26 national sport finals and secured four national championship titles (sports and age groups not specified in the available summary). Competitive Fixtures and Participation The school fielded teams in athletics, cricket, football, tennis, netball, and more, with regular fixtures against strong regional and national opposition throughout the year.
New Hall School Essex (Independent)	2024–2025 Academic Year Sport Achievements National Recognition 13th Place in School Sport Magazine’s Top 200 Sporting Schools of 2024 New Hall School was ranked 13th nationally, reflecting outstanding all-round sporting performance across 20 sports and more than 120 events. This marked a rise from 24th place in 2023 and is the third consecutive year of recognition in these rankings. Cricket Named in The Cricketer’s Top 100 Schools for 2024 New Hall was included in The Cricketer’s Top 100 Schools for its cricket programme, highlighting consistent national-level success and depth in the sport. School Games Awarded School Games ‘Platinum’ Mark Status New Hall achieved the prestigious School Games Platinum Mark Award, recognizing excellence in school sport provision and participation. Skiing Team and Individual Wins in British Schoolgirls’ and Schoolboys’ Races The New Hall Ski Team achieved excellent results in both the British Schoolgirls’ Races (French Alps) and British Schoolboys’ Races (Swiss Alps), including team and individual wins. Third Consecutive Team GB Selection for Millie New Hall skier Millie was selected for the British Children’s Ski Team for a third consecutive year, based on exceptional results.
Taunton School Somerset (Independent)	2024–2025 Netball U15s: Quarter-finalists in the School Sport Magazine National Cup; County Cup Runners-up. U16s: County Runners-up; Regional Finalists. U19s: County Cup Winners; Collegiate 7s Festival Winners. Cross Country Six students qualified for national representation; two also qualified for National Club Cross Country Championships (event cancelled due to poor conditions). Tennis Senior Teams: National Winter Cup Runners-up. Counties Cup: Winners in senior boys, senior girls, inter boys, and inter girls. Squash U18 Mixed Team: Finished joint 5th nationally; 2nd place in Somerset 2nd division senior league. U18 Boys Team: Finished 25th nationally. U14 Girls Team: Qualified for national finals as 4th seed; finished 8th nationally (first time for Taunton School). Equestrian Multiple teams and individuals achieved 1st and 2nd places in National Schools Equestrian Association competitions, qualifying for various national finals. Cricket Pupils represented Somerset 1st XI, played second team county cricket, reached national finals, and won club competitions. Four centuries were scored in the first four school matches by Logan DuPont, James Pitman, and Kian Ro.
Northampton School for Boys Northamptonshire (Academy State)	2024–2025 National Recognition Ranked 2nd in the UK for Competitive State School Sport NSB was ranked second nationally for competitive state school sport by School Sport Magazine, based on National Cup results across all sports for the year. This follows their No. 1 ranking in 2024 and highlights the school’s exceptional breadth and depth in sport. Girls’ Rugby Sevens First-Ever Girls’ Rugby Sevens Teams and Victorious Debut The school launched A and B girls’ rugby sevens teams, who made a highly successful debut against Rugby School. The A team, in particular, impressed with a strong defensive and offload game, securing victory in their first fixture. General Sporting Success NSB continues to operate a broad and successful sports programme, with regular county, regional, and national achievements across a wide range of sports. The school’s “juggernaut” sporting reputation is built on both team and individual honours, but the 2025 national ranking and the launch of girls’ rugby sevens are the most specifically documented achievements for this academic year
Whitgift School Croydon (Independent)	2024–2025 Academic Year Sport Achievements Hockey U13s: ISHC National Champions Whitgift’s U13 hockey team won the ISHC National Finals, securing the national title for their age group. 1st XI: ISHC National Champions and Treble Winners The 1st XI hockey team won the ISHC National Finals and completed the “Treble” (winning three major national titles in one season) for a second consecutive year. General Sporting Excellence Whitgift continues to be recognized as a sector-leading school for sport, with over 300 national titles won across a wide range of activities in the last decade and more than 1,500 fixtures played each year.
Ipswich School Suffolk (Independent)	2024–2025 Academic Year Sport Achievements National Recognition Top 20 School for Sport in the UK Ipswich School was named among the top 20 schools nationally for sport by School Sport Magazine for the second consecutive year, and is the only school in Suffolk to be included in the magazine’s top 100. Cricket Girls’ 1st XI: National U18 100 Ball Champions and U18 T20 Champions The girls’ 1st XI won both the U18 100 Ball and U18 T20 national titles, completing a double and bringing their total to four national titles. Cycle Speedway Noah W (Year 11) and Luca W (Year 9): 13 Awards in Cycle Speedway These two students amassed 13 awards between them for cycle speedway during the year, reflecting individual sporting excellence. Hockey Indoor National Finals Participation Ipswich School teams participated in the Indoor National Finals in May and June 2025.
Bedford School Bedford (Independent)	2024–2025 National Recognition Ranked 18th in the UK for Sport Bedford School was ranked 18th out of all UK schools in the 2024 School Sport Magazine Top 200 Sports Schools list, reflecting outstanding all-round sporting performance across a wide range of sports and age groups. Hockey Bedford School’s U16 and U18 teams competed in the regional finals in December, as part of the school’s extensive indoor hockey programme. The school is recognized as a major force in schoolboy hockey, regularly qualifying for regional and national finals, and providing a strong fixture list against top regional schools. The hockey programme encourages participation at all levels and has a history of sending teams and individuals to county and regional representation. Cricket Bedford School was named among England’s best cricket schools in The Cricketer’s Schools Guide 2025. This recognition highlights the school’s compelling commitment to cricket, both in curriculum and extracurricular provision.
Southend High School for Boys Southend-on-Sea (Grammar State)	2024–2025 Hockey Bedford Hockey Club won Club of the Year at the 29th Annual Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards. The Women’s Over 55’s team finished as Tier 2 Silver medallists in the English Hockey National Championship. Twelve players received national Masters caps, representing England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Aquathlon & Swimming The Junior Aquathlon was a major highlight, taking place twice this year at Robinson Pool and Bedford Park. Bedford School continued to perform strongly in national swimming competitions, contributing to their high sports ranking. Rugby & Other Sports Bedford School maintained a strong presence in rugby, competing at a high level nationally. The school also excelled in cross-country, cricket, tennis, netball, squash, and athletics, securing their place among the top sports schools.
Wellington College Bracknell Forest (Independent)	2024–2025 Athletics Multiple Wellington College athletes (from 3rd, 4th, and 5th forms) qualified to represent the Bracknell Schools district at the Berkshire County Round of the English Schools Track and Field Championships. The 3rd and 4th form boys competed in the first round of the English Schools Track and Field Cup, with a notable performance from Wilber (Pn) in the 200m and a commendable relay team effort. The school held its annual Inter House Athletics Competition, with Talbot winning Junior Girls, Lynedoch winning Junior Boys, Combermere winning Senior Girls, and Hill winning Senior Boys. Cricket Boys’ 1st XI won their T20 National Cup game against Bradfield by 4 wickets. Girls’ 1st XI secured a 28-run win over St George’s, led by Zaara (W) (73 runs), Nishka (T) (50 runs), and Ivy (A) (3 wickets). Girls’ 2nd XI also recorded a win. Boys’ 1st XI scored 260 and bowled out Whitgift, with notable performances from Freddie (Hl) (73), Jake (E) (54), Sam (Bd) and Tom (R) (three wickets each). Boys’ 2nd XI chased 139, with Rhuari (E) scoring 77 off 49 balls and Jamie (M) 58 not out. U15C team won by 15 runs, with Patrick (S) scoring 56 not out and Rihaan (S) delivering a strong opening bowling spell. Hal (L) scored 114 off 88 balls in the Development XI. The school fielded six girls’ cricket teams for the first time, marking a milestone in participation.
Trinity School, Croydon Croydon (Independent)	2024–2025 National Recognition Ranked 21st in the UK for Sport Trinity School was ranked 21st nationally in the School Sport Magazine Top 200 sporting schools of 2024, reflecting outstanding all-round sporting performance across more than 20 sports and over 120 events. Cricket Named in The Cricketer Schools Guide 2025 Trinity was officially recognized as one of the UK’s top cricket schools in The Cricketer Schools Guide 2025. Water Polo Historic National Sweep: All Three Boys’ National Titles Trinity made school history by winning all three boys’ national water polo titles (U13, U15, and U18) in 2024, repeating the extraordinary achievement from the previous year. Other Major Sports (2023–24 season, as reported in January 2025) Football: National champions Water Polo: National champions (see above) Hockey: National runners-up Rugby: National runners-up Cricket: County champions Basketball and Hockey: Success in highly competitive London championships
Harrow School Harrow (Independent)	2024–2025 Rugby Harrow retained the Continental Tyres National Schools Cup U18s, securing a 22-14 victory against Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Wakefield. The team demonstrated resilience and skill, marking their second consecutive title win. Cricket Harrow's 1st XI played against Tonbridge School but faced a tough loss. The Junior Colts A competed against Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet. Golf The 1st team won against The John Lyon School, but the Mixed-U18A team lost. Basketball The Boys-U18A team reached the LISBA Final against University College School (UCS).
Grey Court School Richmond upon Thames (Academy State)	2024-2025 National Recognition ranking 23rd in the Top 200 Sports Schools of 2024. Their achievements span multiple sports, with notable performances in cricket, athletics, rounders, and tennis. Athletics Girls-U15A participated in the ESAA Regional Finals. Five teams competed in the Middlesex Championships. Three teams took part in another ESAA Regional Finals event.
Reeds School Surrey (Independent)	2024-2025 National Recognition Reed's School had a strong 2024-2025 sporting year, ranking 24th in the Top 200 Sports Schools of 2024. Their achievements span multiple sports, with notable performances in athletics, cricket, and tennis. Athletics Reed's competed in the English Schools Athletics Cup Regional Final on June 12, 2025.
Ysgol Glantaf Cardiff (State)	2023-2024 Rugby League Year 7 Boys – British Cup Silver Medallists Cricket Year 7 Boys – South Wales Welsh Schools Champions Under-15 Girls – Indoor Cardiff & Vale Champions, Outdoor Cardiff & Vale Champions Football Under-14 Girls – Cardiff & Vale Champions Under-15 Girls – Welsh Cup Champions Under-16 Girls – Cardiff & Vale Champions Year 10 Boys – Cardiff & Vale Champions Under-18 Boys – Cardiff & Vale Champions, Welsh Cup Champions Netball Under-18 Girls – County Cup & President Cup Champions Basketball Under-13 Girls – Cardiff & Vale Cup Champions, South Wales Cup Champions, Welsh Cup Champions Under-18 Girls – South Wales Cup Champions, Welsh Cup Winners Under-13 Boys – Cardiff & Vale Cup Champions Jnr NBA Under-13 Girls – Welsh Champions Jnr NBA Under-13 Boys – Welsh Champions Rugby Union Under-16 Girls – Urdd National 7's Champions Year 7 Boys – County Cup Champions, Mr Malcolm Thomas 7s Cup Champions Year 11 Boys – Urdd National 7's Champions 1st XV Boys – Urdd National 7's Champions, CC Brecon 7's Champions Gymnastics Under-19 Boys – Wales ACRO Champions, British ACRO Champions Under-19 Mixed – Wales Milano Champions, British Milano Champions Hockey Year 11 Girls – Cardiff & Vale Champions Under-18 Girls – Welsh Cup Champions Cross Country Year 7 Girls – Cardiff & Vale Championship Winners Year 7 Boys – Cardiff & Vale Championship Winners Senior Girls – Cardiff & Vale League Champions Year 10-13 Girls – Cardiff & Vale Championship Winners Senior Boys – Cardiff & Vale League Champions Athletics Under-15 Girls – Cardiff & Vale Champions Year 7&8 Girls – County Cup Winners Year 9&10 Girls – County Cup Winners
St Helen & St Katharine School Oxfordshire (Independent)	2024–2025 Sports Achievements Cross Country Lucia C (Year 9) represented Scotland East at the UK Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships in Nottingham, finishing 24th overall and serving as the second counter for her team, which won the silver medal. This is a significant achievement at a major national event. George M (Year 10) represented Cumbria in the U15 Boys race at the same championships and will also represent Cumbria Schools at the English Schools XC Championships. Multiple Sedbergh runners (including Hugo B, George M, George D, Julia F, Daisy F, and Lucia C) qualified to compete at the National Schools Cross Country Championships. Biathlon Elif Sancar trained intensively and was selected to represent Great Britain at the Junior World Championship, marking a major individual international achievement for the school. Rugby Sedbergh’s rugby teams continued to compete at a high level, with notable performances in national tournaments. For example, the Brown’s tournament saw Sedbergh progress through the pool stage and face strong opponents such as RGS Worcester and Warwick, demonstrating their competitiveness at the national level
Sedbergh School Cumbria (Independent)	2024–2025 Sports Achievements Cross Country Lucia C (Year 9) represented Scotland East at the UK Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships in Nottingham, finishing 24th overall and acting as the second counter for her team, which won the silver medal. This is a major national event and a significant achievement. George M (Year 10) represented Cumbria in the U15 Boys race at the same championships, and will also represent Cumbria Schools at the English Schools XC Championships. Multiple Sedbergh runners—Hugo B, George M, George D, Julia F, Daisy F, and Lucia C—qualified for and competed at the National Schools Cross Country Championships. Biathlon Elif Sancar trained intensively and was selected to represent Great Britain at the Junior World Championship, marking a major international achievement for a Sedbergh student. Rugby (Sevens) Sedbergh’s U18A (1st VII) rugby team won the final of the TSC 7s Tournament, defeating Millfield 38-0. The team also topped their group at the prestigious Sixways tournament, with impressive wins against Hartpury, Mill Hill, NSB, Seaford, Bromsgrove, and Wellington, before a dominant final performance
Dr Challoner’s Grammar School Buckinghamshire (Grammar State)	2025 The Cricketer’s Schools Guide 2025, which recognizes the top 195 schools for cricket in the UK 2023-2024 Swimming English National Schools Junior Swimming Champions 2023
St George’s College, Weybridge Surrey (Independent)	2024–2025 Rowing St George’s College achieved “impressive success” at the National Schools’ Regatta, with notable performances and medals by their athletes. The school’s rowing programme continues to be a national force, with multiple crews competing at high levels. Cricket The school fielded 16 teams in a fixture against Lord Wandsworth College, demonstrating the breadth and strength of the cricket programme. Regular competitive fixtures and strong participation are hallmarks of the cricket season. Tennis St George’s College had 8 teams compete in matches against King’s College School, Wimbledon, reflecting a vibrant tennis programme and a commitment to broad participation.
King Edward VI High School Birmingham Birmingham (Independent)	2024–2025 National Recognition KEHS was ranked among the top 30 sporting schools in England by School Sport Magazine, marking the first time the school has achieved this distinction. Cricket The U13 cricket team finished 3rd in the National Indoor Finals at Lord’s, making them one of the top teams in the country for their age group. Tennis The U14 tennis team placed 3rd in the National Finals, demonstrating strong performance at the highest school level. Badminton The U14 badminton team also finished 3rd in the National Finals, confirming KEHS’s strength across racket sports. Squash The school reached the National Finals in squash, further underlining its broad sporting excellence. Netball The U14 netball team won their county tournament and qualified for the Regional Finals. The U15 netball team advanced to the second round of the National Bowl competition. Hockey Both the U14 and U18 hockey teams achieved strong regional performances during the year. Participation KEHS played 97 fixtures across various sports, with over 210 pupils representing the school in competitive matches in netball, hockey, badminton, and more
King’s Macclesfield Cheshire East (Independent)	2024-2025 Rugby U14 National Schools Rugby Champions: U14 team won the National Schools Rugby Championship. U18 National Schools Rugby Quarter Finalists: U18 team reached the quarter finals of the National Schools Rugby competition. Netball U14 National Schools Netball Finals – Fourth Place: U14 team finished 4th nationally. U14 County Netball Champions: U14 team won the county championship. U12 and U13 County Netball Runners-Up: U12 and U13 teams were county runners-up. U18 County Netball – Third Place: U18 team finished third in the county netball cup. Hockey U16 Girls National Schools Hockey Quarter Finalists: U16 girls reached the quarter finals at the national level. General Sporting Recognition National Sports League Table Ranking: Ranked 31st nationally and 2nd in the North West in the School Sport Magazine awards (top 1% of UK schools for sport).
Bishop Wordsworth School Wiltshire (Grammar State)	2024–2025 Sports Achievements Athletics Students competed in the Salisbury Area Sports, which serve as qualifiers for county, regional, and national competitions for high-performing individuals. U13 and U15 teams were entered into the ESAA Schools Cup competitions, which are part of the national school athletics structure. Individual athletes regularly reached the English Schools Championships, representing the school at a national level. Badminton Badminton continued to grow in prominence, with regular participation in county and regional competitions. The school entered both the local School Games and School Sports Magazine competitions, regularly competing in County Finals and, when available, progressing to Regionals. Basketball Bishop Wordsworth’s competed in local and county competitions, as well as friendlies against independent schools in the South and South West. The school participated in the annual U18 tournament hosted by Wellington College (a tournament they have won in previous years). Entered Basketball England’s School Competition, with recent years seeing progress to the last 8 at U19 level. Maintained strong links with Salisbury Sparks Junior club, with students playing National League basketball at U14, U16, and U18 levels
St Swithun’s School Hampshire (Independent)	2024-2025 National Rankings St Swithun’s was ranked 1st among all Hampshire schools, 1st among all girls’ boarding schools in the UK, and 4th among all girls’ schools nationally in School Sport Magazine’s “Top 200 Sporting Schools of 2024” rankings. These rankings consider results in more than 20 different sports and over 120 events, reflecting the breadth and strength of the school’s sports programme. Sports Participation and Activities The school offers a wide range of sports, including lacrosse, netball, cricket, tennis, athletics, football, swimming, gymnastics, trampolining, dance, badminton, and athletic development. Co-curricular options include cross-country, fencing, squash, pickleball, archery, and karate. Students also participate in seasonal trips, such as a winter ski trip and summer sailing and paddleboarding activities at the United Kingdom Sailing Academy
James Allen’s Girls School Southwark (Independent)	2024-2025 Sports Scholarships and Recognition JAGS continues to award scholarships for outstanding sporting talent at 11+ and 13+ entry, as well as for the Sixth Form. These scholarships are given to students who demonstrate exceptional ability in their chosen sport, following a scholarship assessment and entrance examination. The school’s commitment to sport is reflected in its holistic approach to education, encouraging excellence both inside and outside the classroom, and supporting talented athletes through specialist awards and recognition. Participation and Programme JAGS maintains a broad and competitive sports programme, with regular fixtures, events, and a strong tradition of participation across a wide range of sports. The school’s ethos and inspection reports highlight consistently high pupil achievements, including in sport, and confirm that the school provides opportunities for students to excel athletically as part of its holistic educational philosophy
Clifton High School Bristol (Independent)	2024–2025 Clifton High School hosted its annual Sports Awards Dinner in partnership with Bristol Sport at Ashton Gate Stadium, celebrating the achievements and talents of Senior School and Sixth Form students. The event highlighted not only competitive success but also the school’s “Sport for All” ethos, recognising participation, perseverance, and the sense of community that sport brings. The evening featured guest speaker Izzy Thorpe, two-time Artistic Swimming Olympian and Olympic silver medallist, underscoring the prestige of the event
Hartpury College Gloucestershire (State FE/HE College)	2023–2024 National Titles and Championships Hartpury College and University’s sports academy secured a record 19 national titles during the 2023/24 academic year, making it the most successful year to date for the institution. The Hartpury Netball team won five national titles, including: National England Schools Champions County and Regional England Schools Champions AoC Premier League & National Playoff winners AoC National Cup winners AoC National Championship winners BUCS Division One champions, gaining promotion to the BUCS Premier League. The Hartpury University Football team became BUCS National Football Champions for the sixth time after defeating Chichester 1-0 in the final. Olympic and Paralympic Representation Hartpury was represented by alumni, students, and staff at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, continuing its tradition of producing elite athletes competing at the highest international level. Equestrian The prestigious NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials took place in 2024, featuring top-level competitors including Gloucestershire-based Olympian Tom McEwen, following Team GB’s gold medal success at Paris 2024.
Manchester Grammar School Manchester (Independent)	2023-2024 Football Barry Burns ISFA Eights Champions (U18): The MGS Football Club won the prestigious Barry Burns ISFA Eights competition, marking a historic milestone for the school. Cricket Lancashire Cup Champions (U14): The Under-14 cricket team won the Lancashire Cup Final, becoming county champions and progressing to the next stage of competition. Individual Achievement: Year 11 pupil Rocky signed his first professional contract with Lancashire Cricket Club, following his progression through the County Age Group system and the Academy
John Hampden Grammar School Buckinghamshire (Grammar State)	2024-2025 Athletics JHGS fielded teams in U12, U13, U14, and U15 athletics, regularly participating in inter-school competitions. Cricket The school ran multiple teams, including First XI, U12A/B, U13A/B, U14A, and U15A/B, with regular fixtures throughout the season. The First XI defeated the Old Boys by 7 wickets in a high-scoring match, with Nithin scoring an unbeaten 50. The U15 team reached a major final but were narrowly defeated by Warwick School, despite a strong 66-run innings from Jake in the final. Football JHGS maintained a full programme of football across all age groups, including First XI, U12A/B, U13A/B, U14A/B, U15A/B, and U16. Teams competed in county competitions, with several squads advancing to later stages, though no county title was secured as of the latest available results. Handball The school participated in U13 and U15 handball competitions, fielding teams at both age levels. Hockey JHGS ran First XI, U12A/B/C, U13A/B, U14A/B, and U16A/B hockey teams, competing in regional fixtures. Rugby The school fielded teams from U12 through First XV, playing a full schedule of matches. Tennis U13, U15, and U18 tennis teams competed in fixtures, including a notable performance where the Y7 squad won 7 out of 8 matches and the Y8 squad won 5 out of 8 against Dr Challoner’s GS
Perse School Cambridgeshire (Independent)	2024-2025 International Sporting Alumni Success Three Perse alumni—Tess Howard (Great Britain and England hockey), Alex Coles (England rugby, Northampton Saints), and Zaman Akhter (England Lions and Gloucestershire cricket)—returned to the school for a special event celebrating their international sporting achievements. Tess Howard competed for Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics in hockey, where the team made history with new kit regulations for women’s sport. Alex Coles won the Gallagher Premiership with Northampton Saints and played Test rugby for England in New Zealand and Japan. Zaman Akhter debuted for England Lions, taking five wickets against Sri Lanka, and was part of the Gloucestershire squad that won the T20 Vitality Blast
Thomas Telford School Telford & Wrekin (Academy State)	2024-2025 Athletics English Schools ESAA Cup: Thomas Telford School competed in the English Schools ESAA Track and Field Cup, one of the premier national school athletics competitions. The school was one of the only state schools to participate and achieved runners-up positions across all age groups in the most recent competition. Shropshire Schools Championships: Students represented the school at the Shropshire Schools Championships, a key county-level athletics event. Mason Trophy: Athletes who qualified took part in the Mason Trophy, which brings together top performers from the region. County Cup and Telford & Wrekin Schools League: The school competed in the local County Cup and the Telford and Wrekin Schools League competitions, maintaining a strong presence at the local and county level. Sportshall County School Games: During the winter season, Thomas Telford School prepared for and qualified for the regional rounds of the Sportshall County School Games, continuing a multi-year streak of regional qualification.
Abingdon School Oxfordshire (Independent)	2024-2025 Rugby The school celebrated an “incredible season” in rugby, with dedicated Lower School, Middle School, and Senior Rugby Awards events recognizing pupils for their exceptional efforts and contributions on and off the field. Stories of the season highlighted teamwork, commitment, and notable moments, reflecting a strong rugby culture and community at Abingdon. While the school’s rugby programme was widely celebrated, there is no direct evidence in the available sources of a national or regional rugby championship title for the school in 2024–2025. Rowing Old Abingdonian Tom Digby, a former Abingdon rower, became an Olympic Champion at the Paris 2024 Olympics as part of the GB men’s eight. This follows his previous European and World Championship titles. The school community celebrated this achievement as a reflection of its rowing legacy and inspiration for current students. There is no direct evidence in the available sources of a school rowing team national title for 2024–2025, but the school’s strong tradition and alumni success in rowing were prominently recognized
Judd School Kent (Grammar State)	2024-2025 Athletics ESAA National Schools’ Cup Final (2024): Judd School’s athletics team reached the ESAA (English Schools’ Athletics Association) Cup Final, one of the most prestigious national school athletics competitions. Individual Highlight: Will Law set a new Cup Final record with a winning javelin throw of 56.12m. This event concluded the school’s athletics season, marking Judd as one of the top athletics schools nationally. Cricket National Recognition: The Judd School was named among the UK’s best cricket schools by The Cricketer’s School Guide 2024, reflecting the strength and breadth of its cricket programme. The 1st XI played a full fixture list in the 2024–2025 season, with regular competitive matches. Overall Sporting Reputation National Sports School Ranking: Judd School was ranked 42nd in the UK in School Sport Magazine’s “Top 200 Sports Schools of 2024,” confirming its status as one of the country’s leading state schools for sport
King’s High School Warwick Warwickshire (Independent)	2024-2025 National Ranking King’s High was ranked the 8th Best Girls’ School for Sport in the School Sport Magazine Top 200 Sports Schools of 2024. This ranking reflects the school’s consistent excellence, breadth of sporting provision, and success at county, regional, and national levels.
Kingsdale Foundation School Southwark (Academy State)	2024-2025 Sports Programme and Participation Kingsdale Foundation School offers a wide-ranging extra-curricular sports programme, including numerous sports clubs and activities for students across all year groups. The school’s enrichment and achievement initiatives are designed to help students develop into well-rounded individuals and support applications to higher education. The school continues to operate a competitive and sought-after sports scholarship programme. The first round of the sports scholarship involves a general fitness test, including activities such as the bleep test, long jump, agility tests, sit and reach, and computer-based health and wellbeing assessments. Recognition and Awards Kingsdale Foundation School was shortlisted for the TES School Awards 2025, highlighting national recognition for its overall excellence, which includes its sports and enrichment provision.
Sevenoaks School Kent (Independent)	2023-2024 Swimming Chengze Duan won his first national medal—a silver—in the 100m butterfly at the British Summer Swimming Championship. Athletics At the national IAPS finals in Birmingham: Scarlett Fletcher placed 6th in high jump and 9th in the 300m. Hana Maeda finished 14th in the 800m. Milly Hunter was 8th in long jump and 11th in the 100m. Matilda Murray and her Blackheath and Bromley Harriers team won the U15 national relay title at Birmingham. Fencing Alex Greene represented England as part of a four-person team at the Junior and Cadet Commonwealth Championships in New Zealand, finishing 14th. Football Bethan Thomas was retained as part of the U16 Independent Schools Football Association (ISFA) squad for the season. Golf Sanjana Sharma: Placed 8th at the Champions of Champions World Championship in Ireland, securing a spot in the next year’s World Championship. Finished 3rd in a Faldo Series qualifier and made a hole-in-one, earning recognition from Nick Faldo
Croydon High School Croydon (Independent)	2024-2025 Athletics Year 10 Croydon Schools’ Relay Champions: The relay team of Flo, Breanna, Natalya, and Neriah won the Year 10 Croydon Schools’ Relay championship. Individual Athletics Champions: 80m Hurdles: Breanna Long Jump: Chloe 800m: Jessie 300m and Triple Jump: Freya Javelin: Flo Discus: Rachel Skiing Surrey Schools’ Skiing Championships: The Under 14 ski team (Mathilda, Eve, Mina, and Bea) won at the Surrey Schools’ Skiing Championships. Track & Field English Schools’ Track & Field Cup: The Year 7/8 and Year 9/10 athletics teams won round 1 of the English Schools’ Track & Field Cup.
South Hunsley School East Riding of Yorkshire (Academy State)	2024-2025 Football Year 8 Football Team. Reached the Elite National Cup quarter-final. Won the Humberside Cup, with Eddie (Grimsby Academy and East Riding County Team player) as a key leader for the team’s success. Golf Year 12 student Poppi M represented South Hunsley at the national schools’ competition, with her team placing 3rd in the first round at Malton and Norton
Scarborough School North Yorkshire (Academy State)	2023-2024 Cricket U15 Boys’ Cricket – National Champions: Scarborough College’s U15 Boys’ Cricket team were crowned national champions, marking a significant national sports victory for the school in 2023–2024.
Queenswood School Hertfordshire (Independent)	2024-2025 Tennis #1 Girls’ Tennis Schooln the UK. Queenswood was ranked as the top girls’ tennis school in the country by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) in the 2024 end-of-year rankings. This confirms Queenswood’s continued dominance in school tennis at the national level
Peter Symond’s College Hampshire (State Sixth Form College)	Association of Colleges (AoC) National Championships Wilkinson Sword Winners (Second Consecutive Year): Peter Symonds College was the best-represented college at the AoC National Championships, with 88 athletes participating and 59 winning medals. Their collective performance powered the South East region to victory and secured the prestigious Wilkinson Sword for the second year running. Individual and Team Results at AoC National Championships: Men’s Badminton: 1st place Men’s Cross Country: 2nd place Men’s Rugby: 1st place Men’s Tennis: 1st place Mixed Hockey: 2nd place Women’s Basketball: 3rd place Women’s Volleyball: 3rd place Additional strong placements in table tennis, volleyball, cricket, and tennis. Regional and National Competitions Badminton: AoC Men’s Regional Tournament Winners AoC National Championships Men’s Gold Medals AoC South East League Winners AoC National Cup Winners Cricket: AoC Regional Tournament Winners 6th place at the AoC National Championships Dance: 3rd place at the Dance Live Heats Winners of the Concept Award Men’s 3rd Football: Hampshire Cup Winners

School

Achievement Highlights

Millfield School

Somerset

(Independent)

2024–2025

Football

U18 England Schools Football Association (ESFA) Arnold Clark Cup Champions (2025)
Millfield were crowned national champions in the U18 ESFA Arnold Clark Cup.

Athletics

Tom Webb: Winner of the TCS Mini London Marathon (2025)
Millfield athlete Tom Webb won the prestigious Mini London Marathon.

Olympics

14 Millfield Selections for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Millfield had 14 representatives (students, alumni, and staff) selected for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.
Seven Olympic Medals Won by Millfield Athletes at Paris 2024
Millfield athletes brought home seven medals from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Swimming

Millfield Performance Squad Swimmers at World Aquatics Championships (2025)
Millfield swimmers competed at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Japan.

Pentathlon

Sebastian Forrest: Selected for Pentathlon GB’s Senior World Class Programme
Upper Sixth student Sebastian Forrest earned a place on the national Senior World Class Programme for Pentathlon GB.

Guildford High School

Surrey

(Independent)

2024–2025

National & School-Wide Recognition

Top School for Female Sport in the UK
Guildford High School was ranked the No. 1 school for female sport and No. 2 overall (out of 200+ schools) by School Sport Magazine for 2024.

Netball

World Netball Games U17 Champions
The GHS U17 team won the World Netball Games, competing against 30 schools from six countries and three continents.

Cross Country

ESAA National Finals: Junior & Inter Girls Team and Individual National Champions
Guildford High School was crowned both Junior and Inter girls team and individual national champions at the ESAA National Finals, a competition that began with over 1,600 schools.

Other Sports

Consistent Success in Multiple Disciplines
The school also reported notable successes in badminton, biathlon, dance, fencing, golf, horse riding, rowing, and ski racing, in addition to its main sports.

Repton School

Derbyshire

(Independent)

2024–2025

National Ranking

3rd Place in School Sport Magazine’s Top 200 Sporting Schools of 2024
Repton School was ranked third nationally, reflecting outstanding all-round sporting performance across more than 120 national competitions and 20 different sports.

Cricket

Both Boys’ and Girls’ Teams Achieved National Recognition
Repton’s cricket programme continued to develop world-class players, with both boys’ and girls’ teams achieving national prominence.

Hockey

Frequent National Titles and England/GB Player Production
Repton’s hockey teams remained among the strongest in the country, frequently claiming national titles and producing players for England and GB squads.

Swimming

Consistent Top-Tier National Performances
Repton swimmers competed and succeeded in top-tier national events, contributing to the school’s overall sporting reputation.

Tennis

3rd in LTA National Finals
Repton’s tennis programme ranked third in the LTA National Finals, showcasing high-level performance.

Football

ISFA Cup Semi-Finalists (Boys’ and Girls’ 1st XI and U15)
Both boys’ and girls’ 1st XI and U15 teams reached the semi-finals of the ISFA Cup.

Epsom College

Surrey

(Independent)

2024–2025

National Ranking

Epsom College had an outstanding 2024-2025 sporting year, ranking 4th in the Top 200 Sports Schools of 2024. Their success spanned multiple sports, with national-level performances across various disciplines.

Rugby

Epsom College is known for its strong rugby program, with close ties to Harlequins and London Irish.
Several former students are now playing professionally.

Hockey

The U14 girls' team won the National Championship in 2024, showcasing the depth of talent across age groups.
Three teams reached the semi-finals, reflecting the school's growing strength in hockey.
The school has invested in Olympic-grade astro turf and recruited top-tier coaches, including Wales international Rose Thomas.

Football

Football has become a major sport at Epsom, with 25 teams competing across all age groups.
The school has strengthened ties with Premier League academies, including Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion.
A new Director of Football, Andy Parkinson, has implemented a five-year plan to elevate Epsom College’s national presence.

Netball

Epsom College boasts Commonwealth gold medallist Eboni Usoro-Brown as one of its most notable netballers.
Students regularly represent Surrey U13 and U15 Academies, as well as Superleague franchises Surrey Storm and London Pulse.
The netball program is led by Beverley Bostock, a coach in England’s Netball Performance Coach Development Programme.

Ultimate Frisbee

The U14 boys' team had a remarkable season, reaching the national final despite being a year younger than their competitors.
The girls' team secured a bronze medal in the National Championship, competing against mostly boys' teams.

Bromsgrove School

Worcestershire

(Independent)

2024–2025

National Recognition

Ranked Top 5 Sporting School in the UK
Bromsgrove School was ranked in the top five out of 200 schools across the UK in the 2024 School Sport Magazine national rankings. This reflects consistently outstanding performance across a wide range of sports and age groups.

Competitive Fixtures and Participation

Bromsgrove School continued to field teams in a broad array of sports, including cricket, athletics, netball, and more, with regular fixtures against strong regional and national opposition.

Specific National Titles or Major Finals

There is no direct evidence in the available official news or sports site of a named national championship or major final win for a particular sport in this academic year. The school’s top-5 ranking indicates a high level of school-wide achievement and depth of competition, but specific team or individual national titles are not listed in the public sources for 2024–2025.

Putney High School

Wandsworth

(Independent)

2024–2025

Netball

Annabel J (Year 11): Played for Pulse Power U17 NPL, previously represented Ireland, competed in the Youth Commonwealth Games, and was part of the Surrey Storm pathway.
Aviana B (Year 7): Selected for U13 London Pulse Netball pathway, trains 2–3 hours per week with Pulse and Shan Netball Academy.
Poppy I (Year 9): Competes in U17 London Pulse Player Development Pathway (PDP) and U15 Academy London Pulse.
Florrie F (Year 9): Competes in U17 London Pulse PDP.
Lauren C (Year 10): Vice-Captain for London Pulse U17 National League; invited to England Roses Academy trial (the only 14-year-old present).
Timmi A (Year 11): Selected for England U17 for the European Netball Championships in Belfast.

Swimming

Chloe M (Year 8): Ranked 1st in Great Britain (Swim England) for 50m short and long course breaststroke, 1st in 100m breaststroke (LC), and 4th in 200m breaststroke (LC); competed at the 2024 Junior National Arena and LAC.

Cycling

Gabby M (Year 12): Silver in Madison, 4th in Team Pursuit, 7th in Scratch Race at Apeldoorn, Netherlands; 10th in Scratch Race final at Senior British National Track Championships; represented Great Britain at the Nations Cup; selected for the Olympic Development Squad.

Tennis

Annabel H: Reached the final at the J30 Gent 2025 Tennis Tournament (retired due to injury).

Badminton

Christina A-Y (Year 11): Won 8 out of 10 matches for Surrey U18s at the RIO Badminton Tournament in York; promoted to higher singles and doubles positions

Berkhamsted School

Hertfordshire

(Independent)

2024–2025
Lacrosse

U13 National Schools Champions (2025):
Berkhamsted’s U13 girls won the 2025 National Schools Lacrosse Championship, defeating Guildford High School in the final.
U14 National Schools Champions (2024):
The U14 girls became National Champions, winning the final 3-1 over St. Catherine’s

Netball

U14 National Schools Champions (2024):
Berkhamsted’s U14s won the National Netball Schools Finals, beating 1,500 schools to be crowned champions.
U19 SistersnSport National Cup Champions (2024):
The U19s won the SistersnSport U19 National Cup, just days after also winning the ISNC National Champion title.
U19 ISNC National Champions (2024):
The U19s won the ISNC National Champion title.

Gymnastics

U13 British Schools National Trios Champions (2024):
Layla, Poppy, and Isla won the British School’s National Trios Final for the second consecutive year.

Eton Fives

U18, U16, and U15 National Schools Champions (2024):
All age group pairs (U18, U16, U15) won their respective National Schools Eton Fives Championships.
Notably, the U18 pair were the first in 43 years to bring the title home for Berkhamsted.

Total National Titles:

Berkhamsted School brought home ten National title wins across Lacrosse, Netball, Gymnastics, and Fives in the 2023–24 academic year.

Stowe School

Buckinghamshire

(Independent)

2024–2025

National School Ranking

Ranked 8th in the UK in School Sport Magazine’s Top 200 Sports Schools of 2024
Stowe School surged into the national top 10 for the first time, reflecting outstanding all-round sporting performance across multiple sports.

School-Wide Recognition and Awards

Stowe Sports Awards 2024
Stowe celebrated a wide range of sports with Player of the Season awards in equestrian, badminton, basketball, cross country, cycling, football, golf, hockey, netball, rugby, squash, swimming, and tennis.

Individual Sports Honours

Equestrian: Lucy Willmott (Upper Sixth) – Rider of the Year
Badminton: Arin Chatsuwan (Upper Sixth) – Player of the Season
Basketball: Madya Liu (Fifth Form) & Emmanuel Brobbey-Gyening (Upper Sixth) – Players of the Season
Cross Country: Katie Webb (Fourth Form) – Runner of the Season
Cycling: Henry Clare (Upper Sixth) – Cyclist of the Year
Football: Giovanni Way (Lower Sixth) – Player of the Season
Golf: Tristan Dickinson (Fifth Form) – Golfer of the Season
Hockey: Anna Maria Collinge (Lower Sixth) & James Bristow (Lower Sixth) – Players of the Season
Netball: Emily Watson (Upper Sixth) – Player of the Season
Rugby: (not listed in provided excerpt, but rugby is a major sport at Stowe)
Squash, Swimming, Tennis: Awards given, but specific names not listed in excerpt

King Edward’s Birmingham

Birmingham

(Independent)

2024–2025

National Recognition

Top 10 Sporting School in the UK
King Edward’s School was ranked among the national top 10 sporting schools by School Sport Magazine, based on results across 20 sports and over 120 national competitions.

Rugby

1st XV: Rosslyn Park National 7s Group Winners & U18 Schools Vase National Semi-Finalists
The 1st XV won their group at the Rosslyn Park National 7s and reached the semi-finals of the U18 Schools Vase.

Cricket

U13A: National Runners-Up & County Champions
The U13A cricket team were runners-up in the national competition and won the county championship.
Two boys joined Warwickshire County Cricket Club Academy

Squash

U14: National Runners-Up
The U14 squash team finished as national runners-up.

Tennis

Year 7 & 8 Team: 3rd in National Championships
The Year 7 & 8 tennis team placed third nationally.

Surbiton High School

Kingston upon Thames

(Independent)

2024–2025
Football

Historic Eight National Titles in One Season (2025)
Surbiton High School won eight national football titles across all major English Schools Football Association (ESFA) girls’ competitions, including the Utilita Girls Cup Grand Final at Wembley Stadium.
Titles included:
U13 National A Team (9-a-side): Champions out of 494 schools, second consecutive year.
U13 National B Team (9-a-side): Champions out of 32 schools.
U15 National A Team (11-a-side): Champions out of 375 schools.
U15 National B Team (9-a-side): Champions out of 19 schools, defending their title.
U16 National A Team (11-a-side): Champions out of 340 schools, fourth consecutive national title.
U18 National A Team (11-a-side): First-ever title in this age group, from 125 schools.

Gymnastics

British National Finals Representation (2025)
Surbiton High School gymnasts competed at the British National Finals, with multiple students achieving notable results.

Sailing

Tara C (Year 8): Regional Sailing Event Winner (2024)
Tara C, Year 8, excelled in a prestigious regional sailing event.

Badminton

Beverley W (Year 8): Double Surrey Badminton Champion (2024)
Won U13 Girls’ Singles and U15 Girls’ Singles titles at Surrey Badminton Championships.

Acrobatic Gymnastics

Louisa S (Year 10): Team GB at World Age Group Championships (2024)
Represented Team GB in Portugal, 12–18 age category.

Hockey

Staff Representation at Paris Olympics (2024)
Hockey Sports Coach Tim Nurse travelled to Paris as part of the Team GB Hockey squad.

Rowing

Alumna Lola Anderson: Gold Medal at World Championships (2024)
Lola Anderson, Surbiton alumna, won gold for Great Britain in the women’s quadruple sculls.

Netball

Freya T: Selected for England (2024)
Freya T selected to represent England in netball.

Bradford Grammar School

Bradford

(Independent)

2024–2025

Hockey

U15 Girls’ Team: 4th Place in ISHC Plate (National Level)
The U15 girls’ hockey squad reached the finals of the ISHC Plate, finishing 4th nationally after a series of hard-fought matches, including a penalty shootout in the 3rd/4th place playoff.

Gymnastics

U13 Milano Mixed Team: Regional Gold and Qualified for National Finals
The U13 Milano mixed team (Isaac R, Bea J, Misbah N) won gold in both floor and vault, performed a flawless trio routine, and qualified for the National Finals in March 2025.
U19 Girls’ Milano Team: Regional Gold and Qualified for National Finals
The U19 girls’ team (Becky J, Charlotte D, Fia S) won gold in their trio routine, marking the first time they finished 1st and qualified for the National Finals in March 2025.

Individual Gymnastics Medals

Isaac R: Three individual gold medals (highest floor and vault scores, combined score 30.10).
Isla F: 2nd on floor, Ben A & Isla F: tied 3rd on vault.
Charlotte D: 3rd on floor (U19), Fia S: 1st on vault (U19), overall individual gold medal.

Historic Achievement: Four Teams Qualified for National Finals

For the first time, four BGS gymnastics teams qualified for the National Finals.

Coopers Company & Coborn School

Havering

(Academy State)

2024–2025

National Recognition

Number 1 State School for Sport in England (2024)
Coopers’ Company & Coborn School was named the top state school for sport in England by School Sport Magazine for 2024, reflecting outstanding all-round sporting performance across a wide range of sports and age groups.

National Finals and Titles

26 National Sport Finals Reached, Including Four National Titles
During the academic year, the school reached 26 national sport finals and secured four national championship titles (sports and age groups not specified in the available summary).

Competitive Fixtures and Participation

The school fielded teams in athletics, cricket, football, tennis, netball, and more, with regular fixtures against strong regional and national opposition throughout the year.

New Hall School

Essex

(Independent)

2024–2025 Academic Year Sport Achievements

National Recognition

13th Place in School Sport Magazine’s Top 200 Sporting Schools of 2024
New Hall School was ranked 13th nationally, reflecting outstanding all-round sporting performance across 20 sports and more than 120 events. This marked a rise from 24th place in 2023 and is the third consecutive year of recognition in these rankings.

Cricket

Named in The Cricketer’s Top 100 Schools for 2024
New Hall was included in The Cricketer’s Top 100 Schools for its cricket programme, highlighting consistent national-level success and depth in the sport.

School Games

Awarded School Games ‘Platinum’ Mark Status
New Hall achieved the prestigious School Games Platinum Mark Award, recognizing excellence in school sport provision and participation.

Skiing

Team and Individual Wins in British Schoolgirls’ and Schoolboys’ Races
The New Hall Ski Team achieved excellent results in both the British Schoolgirls’ Races (French Alps) and British Schoolboys’ Races (Swiss Alps), including team and individual wins.
Third Consecutive Team GB Selection for Millie
New Hall skier Millie was selected for the British Children’s Ski Team for a third consecutive year, based on exceptional results.

Taunton School

Somerset

(Independent)

2024–2025

Netball

U15s: Quarter-finalists in the School Sport Magazine National Cup; County Cup Runners-up.
U16s: County Runners-up; Regional Finalists.
U19s: County Cup Winners; Collegiate 7s Festival Winners.

Cross Country

Six students qualified for national representation; two also qualified for National Club Cross Country Championships (event cancelled due to poor conditions).

Tennis

Senior Teams: National Winter Cup Runners-up.
Counties Cup: Winners in senior boys, senior girls, inter boys, and inter girls.

Squash

U18 Mixed Team: Finished joint 5th nationally; 2nd place in Somerset 2nd division senior league.
U18 Boys Team: Finished 25th nationally.
U14 Girls Team: Qualified for national finals as 4th seed; finished 8th nationally (first time for Taunton School).

Equestrian

Multiple teams and individuals achieved 1st and 2nd places in National Schools Equestrian Association competitions, qualifying for various national finals.

Cricket

Pupils represented Somerset 1st XI, played second team county cricket, reached national finals, and won club competitions. Four centuries were scored in the first four school matches by Logan DuPont, James Pitman, and Kian Ro.

Northampton School for Boys

Northamptonshire

(Academy State)

2024–2025

National Recognition

Ranked 2nd in the UK for Competitive State School Sport
NSB was ranked second nationally for competitive state school sport by School Sport Magazine, based on National Cup results across all sports for the year. This follows their No. 1 ranking in 2024 and highlights the school’s exceptional breadth and depth in sport.

Girls’ Rugby Sevens

First-Ever Girls’ Rugby Sevens Teams and Victorious Debut
The school launched A and B girls’ rugby sevens teams, who made a highly successful debut against Rugby School. The A team, in particular, impressed with a strong defensive and offload game, securing victory in their first fixture.

General Sporting Success

NSB continues to operate a broad and successful sports programme, with regular county, regional, and national achievements across a wide range of sports. The school’s “juggernaut” sporting reputation is built on both team and individual honours, but the 2025 national ranking and the launch of girls’ rugby sevens are the most specifically documented achievements for this academic year

Whitgift School

Croydon

(Independent)

2024–2025 Academic Year Sport Achievements

Hockey

U13s: ISHC National Champions
Whitgift’s U13 hockey team won the ISHC National Finals, securing the national title for their age group.
1st XI: ISHC National Champions and Treble Winners
The 1st XI hockey team won the ISHC National Finals and completed the “Treble” (winning three major national titles in one season) for a second consecutive year.

General Sporting Excellence

Whitgift continues to be recognized as a sector-leading school for sport, with over 300 national titles won across a wide range of activities in the last decade and more than 1,500 fixtures played each year.

Ipswich School

Suffolk

(Independent)

2024–2025 Academic Year Sport Achievements

National Recognition

Top 20 School for Sport in the UK
Ipswich School was named among the top 20 schools nationally for sport by School Sport Magazine for the second consecutive year, and is the only school in Suffolk to be included in the magazine’s top 100.

Cricket

Girls’ 1st XI: National U18 100 Ball Champions and U18 T20 Champions
The girls’ 1st XI won both the U18 100 Ball and U18 T20 national titles, completing a double and bringing their total to four national titles.

Cycle Speedway

Noah W (Year 11) and Luca W (Year 9): 13 Awards in Cycle Speedway
These two students amassed 13 awards between them for cycle speedway during the year, reflecting individual sporting excellence.

Hockey

Indoor National Finals Participation
Ipswich School teams participated in the Indoor National Finals in May and June 2025.

Bedford School

Bedford

(Independent)

2024–2025

National Recognition

Ranked 18th in the UK for Sport
Bedford School was ranked 18th out of all UK schools in the 2024 School Sport Magazine Top 200 Sports Schools list, reflecting outstanding all-round sporting performance across a wide range of sports and age groups.

Hockey

Bedford School’s U16 and U18 teams competed in the regional finals in December, as part of the school’s extensive indoor hockey programme. The school is recognized as a major force in schoolboy hockey, regularly qualifying for regional and national finals, and providing a strong fixture list against top regional schools. The hockey programme encourages participation at all levels and has a history of sending teams and individuals to county and regional representation.

Cricket

Bedford School was named among England’s best cricket schools in The Cricketer’s Schools Guide 2025. This recognition highlights the school’s compelling commitment to cricket, both in curriculum and extracurricular provision.

Southend High School for Boys

Southend-on-Sea

(Grammar State)

2024–2025

Hockey

Bedford Hockey Club won Club of the Year at the 29th Annual Bedford Sports and
Physical Activity Awards.
The Women’s Over 55’s team finished as Tier 2 Silver medallists in the English Hockey
National Championship.
Twelve players received national Masters caps, representing England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Aquathlon & Swimming

The Junior Aquathlon was a major highlight, taking place twice this year at Robinson Pool and Bedford Park.
Bedford School continued to perform strongly in national swimming competitions, contributing to their high sports ranking.

Rugby & Other Sports

Bedford School maintained a strong presence in rugby, competing at a high level nationally.
The school also excelled in cross-country, cricket, tennis, netball, squash, and athletics, securing their place among the top sports schools.

Wellington College

Bracknell Forest

(Independent)

2024–2025

Athletics

Multiple Wellington College athletes (from 3rd, 4th, and 5th forms) qualified to represent the Bracknell Schools district at the Berkshire County Round of the English Schools Track and Field Championships.
The 3rd and 4th form boys competed in the first round of the English Schools Track and Field Cup, with a notable performance from Wilber (Pn) in the 200m and a commendable relay team effort.
The school held its annual Inter House Athletics Competition, with Talbot winning Junior Girls, Lynedoch winning Junior Boys, Combermere winning Senior Girls, and Hill winning Senior Boys.

Cricket

Boys’ 1st XI won their T20 National Cup game against Bradfield by 4 wickets.
Girls’ 1st XI secured a 28-run win over St George’s, led by Zaara (W) (73 runs), Nishka (T) (50 runs), and Ivy (A) (3 wickets).
Girls’ 2nd XI also recorded a win.
Boys’ 1st XI scored 260 and bowled out Whitgift, with notable performances from Freddie (Hl) (73), Jake (E) (54), Sam (Bd) and Tom (R) (three wickets each).
Boys’ 2nd XI chased 139, with Rhuari (E) scoring 77 off 49 balls and Jamie (M) 58 not out.
U15C team won by 15 runs, with Patrick (S) scoring 56 not out and Rihaan (S) delivering a strong opening bowling spell.
Hal (L) scored 114 off 88 balls in the Development XI.
The school fielded six girls’ cricket teams for the first time, marking a milestone in participation.

Trinity School, Croydon

Croydon

(Independent)

2024–2025

National Recognition

Ranked 21st in the UK for Sport
Trinity School was ranked 21st nationally in the School Sport Magazine Top 200 sporting schools of 2024, reflecting outstanding all-round sporting performance across more than 20 sports and over 120 events.

Cricket

Named in The Cricketer Schools Guide 2025
Trinity was officially recognized as one of the UK’s top cricket schools in The Cricketer Schools Guide 2025.

Water Polo

Historic National Sweep: All Three Boys’ National Titles
Trinity made school history by winning all three boys’ national water polo titles (U13, U15, and U18) in 2024, repeating the extraordinary achievement from the previous year.

Other Major Sports (2023–24 season, as reported in January 2025)

Football: National champions
Water Polo: National champions (see above)
Hockey: National runners-up
Rugby: National runners-up
Cricket: County champions
Basketball and Hockey: Success in highly competitive London championships

Harrow School

Harrow

(Independent)

2024–2025

Rugby

Harrow retained the Continental Tyres National Schools Cup U18s, securing a 22-14 victory against Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Wakefield.
The team demonstrated resilience and skill, marking their second consecutive title win.

Cricket

Harrow's 1st XI played against Tonbridge School but faced a tough loss.
The Junior Colts A competed against Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet.

Golf

The 1st team won against The John Lyon School, but the Mixed-U18A team lost.

Basketball

The Boys-U18A team reached the LISBA Final against University College School (UCS).

Grey Court School

Richmond upon Thames

(Academy State)

2024-2025

National Recognition

ranking 23rd in the Top 200 Sports Schools of 2024. Their achievements span multiple sports, with notable performances in cricket, athletics, rounders, and tennis.

Athletics

Girls-U15A participated in the ESAA Regional Finals.
Five teams competed in the Middlesex Championships.
Three teams took part in another ESAA Regional Finals event.

Reeds School

Surrey

(Independent)

2024-2025

National Recognition

Reed's School had a strong 2024-2025 sporting year, ranking 24th in the Top 200 Sports Schools of 2024. Their achievements span multiple sports, with notable performances in athletics, cricket, and tennis.

Athletics

Reed's competed in the English Schools Athletics Cup Regional Final on June 12, 2025.

Ysgol Glantaf

Cardiff

(State)

2023-2024

Rugby League

Year 7 Boys – British Cup Silver Medallists

Cricket

Year 7 Boys – South Wales Welsh Schools Champions
Under-15 Girls – Indoor Cardiff & Vale Champions, Outdoor Cardiff & Vale Champions

Football

Under-14 Girls – Cardiff & Vale Champions
Under-15 Girls – Welsh Cup Champions
Under-16 Girls – Cardiff & Vale Champions
Year 10 Boys – Cardiff & Vale Champions
Under-18 Boys – Cardiff & Vale Champions, Welsh Cup Champions

Netball

Under-18 Girls – County Cup & President Cup Champions

Basketball

Under-13 Girls – Cardiff & Vale Cup Champions, South Wales Cup Champions, Welsh
Cup Champions
Under-18 Girls – South Wales Cup Champions, Welsh Cup Winners
Under-13 Boys – Cardiff & Vale Cup Champions
Jnr NBA Under-13 Girls – Welsh Champions
Jnr NBA Under-13 Boys – Welsh Champions

Rugby Union

Under-16 Girls – Urdd National 7's Champions
Year 7 Boys – County Cup Champions, Mr Malcolm Thomas 7s Cup Champions
Year 11 Boys – Urdd National 7's Champions
1st XV Boys – Urdd National 7's Champions, CC Brecon 7's Champions

Gymnastics

Under-19 Boys – Wales ACRO Champions, British ACRO Champions
Under-19 Mixed – Wales Milano Champions, British Milano Champions

Hockey

Year 11 Girls – Cardiff & Vale Champions
Under-18 Girls – Welsh Cup Champions

Cross Country

Year 7 Girls – Cardiff & Vale Championship Winners
Year 7 Boys – Cardiff & Vale Championship Winners
Senior Girls – Cardiff & Vale League Champions
Year 10-13 Girls – Cardiff & Vale Championship Winners
Senior Boys – Cardiff & Vale League Champions

Athletics

Under-15 Girls – Cardiff & Vale Champions
Year 7&8 Girls – County Cup Winners
Year 9&10 Girls – County Cup Winners

St Helen & St Katharine School

Oxfordshire

(Independent)

2024–2025 Sports Achievements

Cross Country

Lucia C (Year 9) represented Scotland East at the UK Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships in Nottingham, finishing 24th overall and serving as the second counter for her team, which won the silver medal. This is a significant achievement at a major national event.
George M (Year 10) represented Cumbria in the U15 Boys race at the same championships and will also represent Cumbria Schools at the English Schools XC Championships.
Multiple Sedbergh runners (including Hugo B, George M, George D, Julia F, Daisy F, and Lucia C) qualified to compete at the National Schools Cross Country Championships.

Biathlon

Elif Sancar trained intensively and was selected to represent Great Britain at the Junior World Championship, marking a major individual international achievement for the school.

Rugby

Sedbergh’s rugby teams continued to compete at a high level, with notable performances in national tournaments. For example, the Brown’s tournament saw Sedbergh progress through the pool stage and face strong opponents such as RGS Worcester and Warwick, demonstrating their competitiveness at the national level

Sedbergh School

Cumbria

(Independent)

2024–2025 Sports Achievements

Cross Country

Lucia C (Year 9) represented Scotland East at the UK Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships in Nottingham, finishing 24th overall and acting as the second counter for her team, which won the silver medal. This is a major national event and a significant achievement.
George M (Year 10) represented Cumbria in the U15 Boys race at the same championships, and will also represent Cumbria Schools at the English Schools XC Championships.
Multiple Sedbergh runners—Hugo B, George M, George D, Julia F, Daisy F, and Lucia C—qualified for and competed at the National Schools Cross Country Championships.

Biathlon

Elif Sancar trained intensively and was selected to represent Great Britain at the Junior World Championship, marking a major international achievement for a Sedbergh student.

Rugby (Sevens)

Sedbergh’s U18A (1st VII) rugby team won the final of the TSC 7s Tournament, defeating Millfield 38-0. The team also topped their group at the prestigious Sixways tournament, with impressive wins against Hartpury, Mill Hill, NSB, Seaford, Bromsgrove, and Wellington, before a dominant final performance

Dr Challoner’s Grammar School

Buckinghamshire

(Grammar State)

2025

The Cricketer’s Schools Guide 2025, which recognizes the top 195 schools for cricket in the UK

2023-2024

Swimming

English National Schools Junior Swimming Champions 2023

St George’s College, Weybridge

Surrey

(Independent)

2024–2025

Rowing

St George’s College achieved “impressive success” at the National Schools’ Regatta, with notable performances and medals by their athletes. The school’s rowing programme continues to be a national force, with multiple crews competing at high levels.

Cricket

The school fielded 16 teams in a fixture against Lord Wandsworth College, demonstrating the breadth and strength of the cricket programme. Regular competitive fixtures and strong participation are hallmarks of the cricket season.

Tennis

St George’s College had 8 teams compete in matches against King’s College School, Wimbledon, reflecting a vibrant tennis programme and a commitment to broad participation.

King Edward VI High School Birmingham

Birmingham

(Independent)

2024–2025

National Recognition

KEHS was ranked among the top 30 sporting schools in England by School Sport Magazine, marking the first time the school has achieved this distinction.

Cricket

The U13 cricket team finished 3rd in the National Indoor Finals at Lord’s, making them one of the top teams in the country for their age group.

Tennis

The U14 tennis team placed 3rd in the National Finals, demonstrating strong performance at the highest school level.

Badminton

The U14 badminton team also finished 3rd in the National Finals, confirming KEHS’s strength across racket sports.

Squash

The school reached the National Finals in squash, further underlining its broad sporting excellence.

Netball

The U14 netball team won their county tournament and qualified for the Regional Finals.
The U15 netball team advanced to the second round of the National Bowl competition.

Hockey

Both the U14 and U18 hockey teams achieved strong regional performances during the year.

Participation

KEHS played 97 fixtures across various sports, with over 210 pupils representing the school in competitive matches in netball, hockey, badminton, and more

King’s Macclesfield

Cheshire East

(Independent)

2024-2025

Rugby

U14 National Schools Rugby Champions: U14 team won the National Schools Rugby Championship.
U18 National Schools Rugby Quarter Finalists: U18 team reached the quarter finals of the National Schools Rugby competition.

Netball

U14 National Schools Netball Finals – Fourth Place: U14 team finished 4th nationally.
U14 County Netball Champions: U14 team won the county championship.
U12 and U13 County Netball Runners-Up: U12 and U13 teams were county runners-up.
U18 County Netball – Third Place: U18 team finished third in the county netball cup.

Hockey

U16 Girls National Schools Hockey Quarter Finalists: U16 girls reached the quarter finals at the national level.

General Sporting Recognition

National Sports League Table Ranking: Ranked 31st nationally and 2nd in the North West in the School Sport Magazine awards (top 1% of UK schools for sport).

Bishop Wordsworth School

Wiltshire

(Grammar State)

2024–2025 Sports Achievements

Athletics

Students competed in the Salisbury Area Sports, which serve as qualifiers for county, regional, and national competitions for high-performing individuals.
U13 and U15 teams were entered into the ESAA Schools Cup competitions, which are part of the national school athletics structure.
Individual athletes regularly reached the English Schools Championships, representing the school at a national level.

Badminton

Badminton continued to grow in prominence, with regular participation in county and regional competitions.
The school entered both the local School Games and School Sports Magazine competitions, regularly competing in County Finals and, when available, progressing to Regionals.

Basketball

Bishop Wordsworth’s competed in local and county competitions, as well as friendlies against independent schools in the South and South West.
The school participated in the annual U18 tournament hosted by Wellington College (a tournament they have won in previous years).
Entered Basketball England’s School Competition, with recent years seeing progress to the last 8 at U19 level.
Maintained strong links with Salisbury Sparks Junior club, with students playing National League basketball at U14, U16, and U18 levels

St Swithun’s School

Hampshire

(Independent)

2024-2025

National Rankings

St Swithun’s was ranked 1st among all Hampshire schools, 1st among all girls’ boarding schools in the UK, and 4th among all girls’ schools nationally in School Sport Magazine’s “Top 200 Sporting Schools of 2024” rankings. These rankings consider results in more than 20 different sports and over 120 events, reflecting the breadth and strength of the school’s sports programme.

Sports Participation and Activities

The school offers a wide range of sports, including lacrosse, netball, cricket, tennis, athletics, football, swimming, gymnastics, trampolining, dance, badminton, and athletic development. Co-curricular options include cross-country, fencing, squash, pickleball, archery, and karate.
Students also participate in seasonal trips, such as a winter ski trip and summer sailing and paddleboarding activities at the United Kingdom Sailing Academy

James Allen’s Girls School

Southwark

(Independent)

2024-2025

Sports Scholarships and Recognition

JAGS continues to award scholarships for outstanding sporting talent at 11+ and 13+ entry, as well as for the Sixth Form. These scholarships are given to students who demonstrate exceptional ability in their chosen sport, following a scholarship assessment and entrance examination.
The school’s commitment to sport is reflected in its holistic approach to education, encouraging excellence both inside and outside the classroom, and supporting talented athletes through specialist awards and recognition.

Participation and Programme

JAGS maintains a broad and competitive sports programme, with regular fixtures, events, and a strong tradition of participation across a wide range of sports.
The school’s ethos and inspection reports highlight consistently high pupil achievements, including in sport, and confirm that the school provides opportunities for students to excel athletically as part of its holistic educational philosophy

Clifton High School

Bristol

(Independent)

2024–2025

Clifton High School hosted its annual Sports Awards Dinner in partnership with Bristol Sport at Ashton Gate Stadium, celebrating the achievements and talents of Senior School and Sixth Form students.
The event highlighted not only competitive success but also the school’s “Sport for All” ethos, recognising participation, perseverance, and the sense of community that sport brings.
The evening featured guest speaker Izzy Thorpe, two-time Artistic Swimming Olympian and Olympic silver medallist, underscoring the prestige of the event

Hartpury College

Gloucestershire

(State FE/HE College)

2023–2024

National Titles and Championships

Hartpury College and University’s sports academy secured a record 19 national titles during the 2023/24 academic year, making it the most successful year to date for the institution.
The Hartpury Netball team won five national titles, including:
National England Schools Champions
County and Regional England Schools Champions
AoC Premier League & National Playoff winners
AoC National Cup winners
AoC National Championship winners
BUCS Division One champions, gaining promotion to the BUCS Premier League.
The Hartpury University Football team became BUCS National Football Champions for the sixth time after defeating Chichester 1-0 in the final.

Olympic and Paralympic Representation

Hartpury was represented by alumni, students, and staff at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, continuing its tradition of producing elite athletes competing at the highest international level.

Equestrian

The prestigious NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials took place in 2024, featuring top-level competitors including Gloucestershire-based Olympian Tom McEwen, following Team GB’s gold medal success at Paris 2024.

Manchester Grammar School

Manchester

(Independent)

2023-2024

Football

Barry Burns ISFA Eights Champions (U18):
The MGS Football Club won the prestigious Barry Burns ISFA Eights competition, marking a historic milestone for the school.

Cricket

Lancashire Cup Champions (U14):
The Under-14 cricket team won the Lancashire Cup Final, becoming county champions and progressing to the next stage of competition.

Individual Achievement:

Year 11 pupil Rocky signed his first professional contract with Lancashire Cricket Club, following his progression through the County Age Group system and the Academy

John Hampden Grammar School

Buckinghamshire

(Grammar State)

2024-2025

Athletics

JHGS fielded teams in U12, U13, U14, and U15 athletics, regularly participating in inter-school competitions.

Cricket

The school ran multiple teams, including First XI, U12A/B, U13A/B, U14A, and U15A/B, with regular fixtures throughout the season.
The First XI defeated the Old Boys by 7 wickets in a high-scoring match, with Nithin scoring an unbeaten 50.
The U15 team reached a major final but were narrowly defeated by Warwick School, despite a strong 66-run innings from Jake in the final.

Football

JHGS maintained a full programme of football across all age groups, including First XI, U12A/B, U13A/B, U14A/B, U15A/B, and U16.
Teams competed in county competitions, with several squads advancing to later stages, though no county title was secured as of the latest available results.

Handball

The school participated in U13 and U15 handball competitions, fielding teams at both age levels.

Hockey

JHGS ran First XI, U12A/B/C, U13A/B, U14A/B, and U16A/B hockey teams, competing in regional fixtures.

Rugby

The school fielded teams from U12 through First XV, playing a full schedule of matches.

Tennis

U13, U15, and U18 tennis teams competed in fixtures, including a notable performance where the Y7 squad won 7 out of 8 matches and the Y8 squad won 5 out of 8 against Dr Challoner’s GS

Perse School

Cambridgeshire

(Independent)

2024-2025

International Sporting Alumni Success

Three Perse alumni—Tess Howard (Great Britain and England hockey), Alex Coles (England rugby, Northampton Saints), and Zaman Akhter (England Lions and Gloucestershire cricket)—returned to the school for a special event celebrating their international sporting achievements.
Tess Howard competed for Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics in hockey, where the team made history with new kit regulations for women’s sport.
Alex Coles won the Gallagher Premiership with Northampton Saints and played Test rugby for England in New Zealand and Japan.
Zaman Akhter debuted for England Lions, taking five wickets against Sri Lanka, and was part of the Gloucestershire squad that won the T20 Vitality Blast

Thomas Telford School

Telford & Wrekin

(Academy State)

2024-2025

Athletics

English Schools ESAA Cup:
Thomas Telford School competed in the English Schools ESAA Track and Field Cup, one of the premier national school athletics competitions. The school was one of the only state schools to participate and achieved runners-up positions across all age groups in the most recent competition.
Shropshire Schools Championships:
Students represented the school at the Shropshire Schools Championships, a key county-level athletics event.
Mason Trophy:
Athletes who qualified took part in the Mason Trophy, which brings together top performers from the region.
County Cup and Telford & Wrekin Schools League:
The school competed in the local County Cup and the Telford and Wrekin Schools League competitions, maintaining a strong presence at the local and county level.
Sportshall County School Games:
During the winter season, Thomas Telford School prepared for and qualified for the regional rounds of the Sportshall County School Games, continuing a multi-year streak of regional qualification.

Abingdon School

Oxfordshire

(Independent)

2024-2025

Rugby

The school celebrated an “incredible season” in rugby, with dedicated Lower School, Middle School, and Senior Rugby Awards events recognizing pupils for their exceptional efforts and contributions on and off the field. Stories of the season highlighted teamwork, commitment, and notable moments, reflecting a strong rugby culture and community at Abingdon.
While the school’s rugby programme was widely celebrated, there is no direct evidence in the available sources of a national or regional rugby championship title for the school in 2024–2025.

Rowing

Old Abingdonian Tom Digby, a former Abingdon rower, became an Olympic Champion at the Paris 2024 Olympics as part of the GB men’s eight. This follows his previous European and World Championship titles. The school community celebrated this achievement as a reflection of its rowing legacy and inspiration for current students.
There is no direct evidence in the available sources of a school rowing team national title for 2024–2025, but the school’s strong tradition and alumni success in rowing were prominently recognized

Judd School

Kent

(Grammar State)

2024-2025

Athletics

ESAA National Schools’ Cup Final (2024):
Judd School’s athletics team reached the ESAA (English Schools’ Athletics Association) Cup Final, one of the most prestigious national school athletics competitions.
Individual Highlight: Will Law set a new Cup Final record with a winning javelin throw of 56.12m.
This event concluded the school’s athletics season, marking Judd as one of the top athletics schools nationally.

Cricket

National Recognition:
The Judd School was named among the UK’s best cricket schools by The Cricketer’s School Guide 2024, reflecting the strength and breadth of its cricket programme.
The 1st XI played a full fixture list in the 2024–2025 season, with regular competitive matches.

Overall Sporting Reputation

National Sports School Ranking:
Judd School was ranked 42nd in the UK in School Sport Magazine’s “Top 200 Sports Schools of 2024,” confirming its status as one of the country’s leading state schools for sport

King’s High School Warwick

Warwickshire

(Independent)

2024-2025

National Ranking

King’s High was ranked the 8th Best Girls’ School for Sport in the School Sport Magazine Top 200 Sports Schools of 2024. This ranking reflects the school’s consistent excellence, breadth of sporting provision, and success at county, regional, and national levels.

Kingsdale Foundation School

Southwark

(Academy State)

2024-2025

Sports Programme and Participation

Kingsdale Foundation School offers a wide-ranging extra-curricular sports programme, including numerous sports clubs and activities for students across all year groups. The school’s enrichment and achievement initiatives are designed to help students develop into well-rounded individuals and support applications to higher education.
The school continues to operate a competitive and sought-after sports scholarship programme. The first round of the sports scholarship involves a general fitness test, including activities such as the bleep test, long jump, agility tests, sit and reach, and computer-based health and wellbeing assessments.

Recognition and Awards

Kingsdale Foundation School was shortlisted for the TES School Awards 2025, highlighting national recognition for its overall excellence, which includes its sports and enrichment provision.

Sevenoaks School

Kent

(Independent)

2023-2024

Swimming

Chengze Duan won his first national medal—a silver—in the 100m butterfly at the British Summer Swimming Championship.

Athletics

At the national IAPS finals in Birmingham:
Scarlett Fletcher placed 6th in high jump and 9th in the 300m.
Hana Maeda finished 14th in the 800m.
Milly Hunter was 8th in long jump and 11th in the 100m.
Matilda Murray and her Blackheath and Bromley Harriers team won the U15 national relay title at Birmingham.

Fencing

Alex Greene represented England as part of a four-person team at the Junior and Cadet Commonwealth Championships in New Zealand, finishing 14th.

Football

Bethan Thomas was retained as part of the U16 Independent Schools Football Association (ISFA) squad for the season.

Golf

Sanjana Sharma: Placed 8th at the Champions of Champions World Championship in Ireland, securing a spot in the next year’s World Championship. Finished 3rd in a Faldo Series qualifier and made a hole-in-one, earning recognition from Nick Faldo

Croydon High School

Croydon

(Independent)

2024-2025

Athletics

Year 10 Croydon Schools’ Relay Champions:
The relay team of Flo, Breanna, Natalya, and Neriah won the Year 10 Croydon Schools’ Relay championship.
Individual Athletics Champions:
- 80m Hurdles: Breanna
- Long Jump: Chloe
- 800m: Jessie
- 300m and Triple Jump: Freya
- Javelin: Flo
- Discus: Rachel

Skiing

Surrey Schools’ Skiing Championships:
The Under 14 ski team (Mathilda, Eve, Mina, and Bea) won at the Surrey Schools’ Skiing Championships.

Track & Field

English Schools’ Track & Field Cup:
The Year 7/8 and Year 9/10 athletics teams won round 1 of the English Schools’ Track & Field Cup.

South Hunsley School

East Riding of Yorkshire

(Academy State)

2024-2025

Football

Year 8 Football Team. Reached the Elite National Cup quarter-final. Won the Humberside Cup, with Eddie (Grimsby Academy and East Riding County Team player) as a key leader for the team’s success.

Golf

Year 12 student Poppi M represented South Hunsley at the national schools’ competition, with her team placing 3rd in the first round at Malton and Norton

Scarborough School

North Yorkshire

(Academy State)

2023-2024

Cricket

U15 Boys’ Cricket – National Champions:
Scarborough College’s U15 Boys’ Cricket team were crowned national champions, marking a significant national sports victory for the school in 2023–2024.

Queenswood School

Hertfordshire

(Independent)

2024-2025

Tennis

#1 Girls’ Tennis Schooln the UK. Queenswood was ranked as the top girls’ tennis school in the country by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) in the 2024 end-of-year rankings. This confirms Queenswood’s continued dominance in school tennis at the national level

Peter Symond’s College

Hampshire

(State Sixth Form College)

Association of Colleges (AoC) National Championships

Wilkinson Sword Winners (Second Consecutive Year):
Peter Symonds College was the best-represented college at the AoC National Championships, with 88 athletes participating and 59 winning medals. Their collective performance powered the South East region to victory and secured the prestigious Wilkinson Sword for the second year running.
Individual and Team Results at AoC National Championships:
- Men’s Badminton: 1st place
- Men’s Cross Country: 2nd place
- Men’s Rugby: 1st place
- Men’s Tennis: 1st place
- Mixed Hockey: 2nd place
- Women’s Basketball: 3rd place
- Women’s Volleyball: 3rd place
- Additional strong placements in table tennis, volleyball, cricket, and tennis.

Regional and National Competitions

Badminton:

AoC Men’s Regional Tournament Winners
AoC National Championships Men’s Gold Medals
AoC South East League Winners
AoC National Cup Winners

Cricket:

AoC Regional Tournament Winners
6th place at the AoC National Championships

Dance:

3rd place at the Dance Live Heats
Winners of the Concept Award

Men’s 3rd Football:

Hampshire Cup Winners

Summary

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