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We believe that physical activity plays an important role in every pupil’s life. Sport for all is a central part of the school’s philosophy as is the desire for every pupil to enjoy sport and achieve their own personal best.

Whilst our curriculum distinguishes between Physical Education and Games, the notion of excellence permeates throughout. Excellence is measured by improvements in pupil and team performances; rather than simply by results. The whole experience is an integral part of the school curriculum and the department is keen to react to the needs of each pupil and the aims of the School.

The expectations of the school are that the school delivers a premium sporting experience, within an atmosphere of enjoyment, endeavour and success.

We are one of the leading sports schools in the UK and were recently named as the 7th best Independent School for Sport 2013 and top co-educational day school in the UK by School Sports Magazine . We have a thriving programme for girls and boys and provide access to specialist coaching for all pupils, regardless of ability. The standard of our competitive sport is very high but we also provide a wide and varied Games programme that caters for all pupils regardless of ability.

Recent achievements include:

U15 Lord’s Taverners’ National Cricket Semi-Finalists in 2014 and Champions in 2011
U16 Netball National Finals 2014
U16 Boys’ National Indoor Hockey Finals 2014
U17 School Sports Magazine Cricket National Champions 2013
1st XV St. Joseph’s, Ipswich Plate Winners 2013
U15 National Rounders Champions 2012, Semi Finalists 2013
U14 National Netball Finals 2013
Junior Girls Track and Field Cup Final Second Place 2011, 6th 2012, 10th 2013
Inter Girls Track and Field Cup Final 7th 2013
Senior British Independent Schools Indoor Skiing Champions 2013
1st XI National Twenty20 Runners Up 2011
U15 National Twenty20 Semi Finalists 2011
U19 Independent Schools National Netball Runners Up 2012
U16 Girls’ National Hockey Finals 2011 and 2012

For further information regarding all aspects of sport at PGS, please read A Parents’ Guide To PGS Sport

Cancelled Sports Fixtures
If you are unsure whether a match or fixture has been cancelled please telephone the Hilsea Answering Service on (023) 9236 4267.