Sport is a vital part of life at Ashfold, and our superb sporting programme ensures that every child has the opportunity to develop their skills, enjoy competition, and embrace teamwork. We offer a wide range of sports, catering to all abilities, and encourage every pupil to strive for excellence while upholding team spirit and sportsmanship.

We believe in giving every child the opportunity to represent the school in competitive fixtures throughout the year. Our inclusive approach allows all pupils to experience the benefits of team sports, while our talented athletes receive specialist coaching and development opportunities.

Our Sports Programme

Weekly Fixtures & Competitions

Inter-school matches take place weekly in all major sports:

• Tuesdays: Forms 1 & 2 (Years 3 & 4)
• Wednesdays: Forms 3 – 6 (Years 5 – 8)

Pupils also compete in:

• Cross-country & athletics events
• IAPS tournaments
• Inter-house competitions across all major sports
• The Wigan Run (annual cross-country race)
• Athletics Finals Day

Scholarships & Elite Sport Development

Ashfold has a strong record of sporting success, with many pupils achieving sports and all-rounder scholarships to leading independent senior schools.

Sports Scholarship Programme

Potential sports scholars are invited to join our Masterclass Programme, where they benefit from weekly training sessions and learn about different aspects of elite sport performance.

Many pupils compete at county level and play for local clubs in a range of sports.

Expert Coaching & Facilities

Our Games sessions are led by a team of talented in-house and external coaches, many of whom have played or coached at professional levels.

Sport Facilities

Our facilities include a full-sized astroturf for hockey, a Sports Hall, newly refurbished courts for netball and tennis, a heated outdoor swimming pool, indoor cricket nets, a trim trail and an indoor rifle range as well as extensive playing fields with excellent rugby, football and cricket pitches.

Holiday Sports Camps

To further develop skills and teamwork, we offer pre-season training camps at school and an annual sports tour. For details on upcoming camps, please visit our holiday courses page.

Pupils learn how to react to difficult situations and display a sense of fairness when competing in sport and in house competitions

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