Stamford School Open Day
Saturday 27 September | 09:00 – 12:30

Explore our Junior, Senior, and Sixth Form on one day!

Tour our state-of-the-art facilities, hear from the Head and students, and experience the energy of a real school day.

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At Stamford School, sport is an integral part of a well-rounded education, nurturing physical wellbeing, teamwork, leadership, and resilience. Our broad-ranging sports programme offers students diverse athletic opportunities, supported by exceptional facilities and a dedicated team of expert coaches.

We offer a wide variety of sports, from traditional team games like Rugby, Hockey, Football, Cricket, and Netball to individual pursuits such as Tennis, Swimming, and Athletics. Our extensive provision also includes the more unique Water Polo, Fives, Fencing and Yoga.

Junior School Sport

Sport is central to life at Stamford Junior School, encouraging a lifelong love of being active. We focus on inclusion, so every child benefits, whatever their ability, learning to enjoy challenge, grow from success and failure, and take pride in representing their school. They develop teamwork, independence, and understand the value of staying active for life. With a Growth Mindset approach, we focus on learning through play, questions, and reflection, whether in matches, lessons, or free play, pupils become confident, active, and resilient.

Senior and Sixth Form Sport

Sport is central to life at Stamford Senior and Sixth Form, encouraging lifelong participation, enjoyment and pride in being active. Every student is included, building confidence, resilience and a strong sense of identity through sport, whether through recreation or competition, as they learn from both success and failure. With expert coaching, excellent facilities and space to grow, they develop teamwork, independence and a lasting appreciation for movement and well-being, shaping individuals who are grounded, motivated and ready for life beyond school.

State-of-the-art Facilities and Coaching

Over the past five years, Stamford has invested more than £6 million in its sports facilities, creating top-quality spaces for students to train, compete, and explore new interests. Across all three school sites, you'll find modern gyms, spacious playing fields, and specialist courts. Our expert coaches, many with international experience, support students at every level, offering personalised guidance to help them thrive in sport.

Rugby

Rugby at Stamford School is a programme with a century of tradition, offering 15-a-side, 7s, and touch formats while promoting lifelong involvement. Elite partnerships, national success, and international tours create a competitive, inclusive environment focused on teamwork and personal growth.

Cricket

Cricket at Stamford School is a programme offering hardball, softball, and indoor formats while encouraging lifelong enjoyment of the game. With dedicated pathways for boys and girls, all players are supported to compete, develop, and thrive through teamwork and personal growth.

Hockey

Hockey at Stamford School offers both indoor, outdoor, and mixed formats while promoting lifelong participation. Professional coaching, national pathways, and international tours create a competitive, inclusive environment focused on teamwork and personal growth.

Netball

Netball at Stamford School is a programme built on teamwork, strategy, and skill, offering competitive and inclusive opportunities for players of all abilities. With county pathway athletes and strong club links, all students are supported to compete, develop and thrive through confidence, leadership and personal growth.

Football

Football at Stamford School is a developing programme focused on technical ability, tactical understanding and enjoyment, offering competitive opportunities from Year 10 to Sixth Form. With strong club links, ISFA success and overseas tours, players are supported to compete, improve and represent the school with pride.

Racket Sports

Racket sports at Stamford School offer year-round opportunities in tennis, squash and badminton, supporting players of all levels to enjoy, develop and compete. With expert coaching, national fixtures and outstanding facilities, students build technical skill, tactical understanding and a lasting commitment to their sport.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics at Stamford School offers opportunities for students of all ages, from Junior School to Sixth Form, to develop strength, flexibility, and confidence in a supportive environment. With expert coaching, national success across age groups, and access to specialist facilities, pupils build core skills, performance quality, and a lifelong foundation in the sport.

Swimming

Swimming at Stamford School supports pupils from Nursery to Year 13, offering a clear pathway from early technique to competitive success. With two excellent pools, expert coaching and national achievements including a Paralympic Team GB selection, swimmers of all ages thrive through high-quality facilities and year-round opportunities.

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