Prep SPORT
PE AND GAMES
At King’s College Prep, sport is more than just physical activity – it’s a cornerstone of our children’s growth and development.
Our dynamic PE and Games programme fosters a lifelong love of sport, encouraging every pupil to stay healthy and active while building essential life skills such as teamwork (collaboration), leadership, and sportsmanship. Whether mastering the basics in Pre-Prep or competing at national finals, every child is valued and nurtured. Whilst we certainly want to be ambitious in the present, we aim to instil good habits and a love of physical activity to remain with the children long beyond their time with us.
A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO SPORT
King’s children benefit from both dedicated PE and Games lessons each week, ensuring they experience a diverse range of activities.
Beyond timetabled sessions, they can immerse themselves in an extensive hobbies and activities programme, further developing their passion for sport.
OUTSTANDING FACILITIES
Nestled in the stunning foothills of the Quantock Hills, our 50-acre site provides unparalleled space and facilities.
- Top Field: Home to five rugby pitches, two football pitches, six cricket pitches, and a 400m athletics track (seasonally adapted).
- North Field: Set amidst beautiful woodland, featuring two top-quality cricket pitches.
- South Field: A versatile sports space with two additional football pitches and a further cricket pitch.
- Woodland Cross-Country Route: A challenging course used for our weekly King’s Loop run.
- Astroturf: Perfect for hockey, football, and other sports.
- Co-Curricular and Performing Arts Room: Offering a dedicated indoor space for sessions all year
- Sheltered Netball & Tennis Courts: Offering all-weather play.
- State-of-the-Art Sports Hall: Used for PE lessons including badminton, basketball, indoor cricket nets and Pre-Prep activities.
- Fitness Suite: Equipped with a range of exercise equipment to support all levels of age appropriate training.
- Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool: Open during the summer months.
- Additional Access to the College Facilities: Including indoor swimming pool, squash courts, an incredible Cricket Centre, a netball and tennis dome, and more.
Our amazing facilities are complemented by a team of passionate and highly experienced staff ensuring that every child’s athletic potential is nurtured and developed.
- Years 3 & 4: Two weekly Games sessions with the introduction of inter-school fixtures.
- Years 5 & Above: Three Games sessions per week, with additional training or fixtures on Saturdays if scheduled for your team.
Our major team sports include Rugby, Hockey, Netball, and Cricket, with Cross-Country, Tennis, Athletics, and Football also playing a prominent role. PE lessons incorporate a wide variety of activities, from swimming, gymnastics, and dance to fitness, mobility, and technical skill development.
Sport at King’s extends far beyond the curriculum, with opportunities to participate in:
- Specialist sports such as Squash, Rugby 7s, Pentathlon, and Fencing.
- Outdoor Pursuits including Archery, Orienteering, Sailing, and Mountain Biking.
- Competitions and tournaments at regional and national levels from IAPS swimming galas to Biathlons, Equestrian events, and more.
- Years 3 & 4: Fixtures against other schools during Games sessions, with additional tournaments each term.
- Years 5 to 8: Fixtures take place on Wednesdays and some Saturdays, increasing in competitiveness as pupils progress.
- National and regional representation in various sports, cementing King’s College Prep’s reputation as a leading school in competitive sport.
We take pride in our strong community spirit, and parents play a key role in fostering this, creating a fantastic atmosphere on the sidelines. The match day experience is completed with our famous post-game teas in the beautiful Woodard Room – a perfect way to celebrate the passion and dedication of our young athletes.
At King’s College Prep, we don’t just teach sport – we inspire a lifelong love for it. Come and see for yourself why our sporting programme is second to none.
Not every child will be a national champion – our aim is to bring out the best in every child, and these notable achievements show what can result from being a part of the King’s sporting environment.
- Country Cricket Champions at U11 boys, U12 boys, U13 both boys and girls
- Regional Cricket Winners at U11 boys (4 years in a row), going on to finish top 10 Nationally
- IAPS Hockey Success at Nationals
- IAPS School’s National Champions
- Laser Shooting National Champions
- IAPS Squash Champion
- IAPS Swimming (highly placed)
- IAPS Trampolining National Champion
- Rugby – top 4 finishers at The Down’s 7s competition
- National Qualifications for individuals in Biathlons and Laser Run
- National Prep School’s Cross Country Competition 2nd Place
SPORT AT KING’S PREP
