Abbotsholme School

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Sports

The Abbotsholme School sports programme offers rich and rewarding opportunities its pupils, complementing other areas of intellectual and creative endeavour to achieve a healthy mind and body. We are proud to offer extensive sporting options that accommodate all abilities and interests beyond the classroom.

At Abbotsholme School, we value sports as a means of developing self-awareness and confidence while teaching empathy and humility, recognising that each of us has different talents. Sports teaches respect and forces quick decision making – sometimes under pressure – and skills which can be applied to help overcome many of life’s subsequent social and intellectual challenges.  

Sports Facilities

Abbotsholme School offers extensive grounds, sport fields and a synthetic pitch, providing year-round opportunities for training and matches. Just a stone’s throw away, the Peak District National Park opens the door for hiking, camping and endless outdoor adventures, enjoyed by generations of Abbotsholmians. Our campus is home to exceptional sporting facilities, making sports accessible to all pupils and encouraging them to participate in activities that will help discover and nurture their unique strengths.  

Coaches

Our team of dedicated and expert coaches offer unwavering support to develop and strengthen the skills of our pupils, while instilling the desire, motivation and passion to strive to be the best possible version of themselves – all while having fun along the way. Our coaches encourage and challenge pupils at every level as they aspire to achieve sporting excellence.  

Pathways

Abbotsholme School has built strong links with various cricket, hockey and other sports clubs, with numerous of our young athletes playing at county level. We collaborate closely with external sports club to engage our pupils, as they reap the benefits of being part of a club and gain a deeper understanding of sportsmanship.  

 

Wednesday afternoons at Abbotsholme School are dedicated to sport and are when our teams play competitive sport against other schools. There is a wealth of sports available to pupils to participate in during a Wednesday afternoon, including hockey, cricket, strength and conditioning, table tennis, athletics, badminton and much more.