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It also inspired me to pursue a career in physical training with the RAF. Stamford opened doors for me in both sport and my professional life, opportunities I may not have had otherwise. The experience gave me the knowledge and passion to turn my love of sports into something meaningful.”

Joshua Allen (OS 15) - Physical Training Instructor in the RAF
Sport Scholar

Throughout their school journey, our sports scholars will be supported through physical development and athlete-centred education. We know that sports students will often develop the sport specific skills throughout their sports programmes, however our scholarship programme is here to further support our student athletes and to ensure that they are learning the skills and techniques around sport to fully maximise their performance.

As students develop year by year we also adapt our sports scholarship offer to ensure students are developing in a range of sports, both individual and Team Sports. We welcome applicants from a range of sports and activities however please be mindful that there is an expectation that scholars will represent the school regularly and we will favour applicants in our key school team sports.

We have 3 levels of sports scholarship from ‘Team Stamford’ at year 7, through to ‘Pathway Athlete’ at year 9 and ‘Performance Athlete’ at year 12.

Our programme is designed to recognise outstanding sporting potential whilst supporting out athletes physically and academically.

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Simply download the application form, fill it in and return it to us at admissions@stamfordschool.org.uk

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Year 7 - 8

As part of the Sports Scholarship programme, Year 7 and Year 8 students undertake a physical screening to assess their movement efficiencies via a 'Functional Movement Systems’ programme. Once assessed, students are provided with a series of movement ‘correctives’ so that they can develop their physical competency.

In Years 7 and 8 students will be working on a mental skills curriculum, an innovative initiative developed to help them develop mental resilience, goal-setting strategies and courage. Students will receive weekly talks and mini lectures on leadership, captaincy, sleep and nutrition.

Year 9 - 11

Sports Scholars in Years 9 – 11 focus on the development of their physical skills. Scholars receive sport-specific coaching (relevant to their Scholarship) once per half term.

Scholars also receive more advanced strength and conditioning coaching centred around tailored, individual development plans. Scholars begin to learn the essence of sports performance psychology to aid their development and can access lectures and talks on injury prevention and effective recovery.

Year 12 - 13

Sports Scholars in the Sixth Form receive all the same physical development as those in Years 9 – 11 but with a much more tailored focus. Sixth Form Scholars will be able to access performance pathway advice from all the national governing bodies, to assist with their performance aspirations.

They will also have the opportunity to visit high, performance athletic institutions such as Loughborough University, informing their knowledge of high-performance sport and giving them an insight into what life after Stamford may hold.

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