Sport
Our aim is to ensure that Sport at Ibstock is accessible to all through outstanding curriculum lessons, varied co-curricular opportunities, fixtures, and House Sport events.
The essential skills sport builds enhances all aspects of our pupils’ development, from their ability to learn to their health, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Above all, we want pupils to enjoy sport and feel confident to ‘have a go’ in a fair and supportive setting.
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Our Vision
At Ibstock, we believe in inspiring every pupil to thrive through sport—fostering a love of physical activity that encourages lifelong participation. Our pupils are motivated to excel on their individual journeys, building the skills, ambition, and enjoyment that lead to future success.
We are committed to:
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Inclusive opportunities: A broad curriculum, supportive learning environment, and diverse range of sports open to all.
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Confidence and resilience: Developing character through challenge, without fear of failure.
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Seamless progression: A clear pathway from Prep School to Sixth Form, ensuring equal ambition and opportunity at every stage.
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Health and wellbeing: Embedding a strong understanding of the positive impact of sport on both body and mind.
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Elite pathways: Access to high-level partnerships and programmes that nurture sporting excellence.
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Academic integration: Opportunities to pursue sporting studies further up the School, to enhance performance and deepen understanding.
| Year Groups | Sports Experience |
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| Pre-Prep |
1x 50 min PE lesson per week 1x 50 min Games lesson per week |
| Prep 3-6 |
1x 50 min PE lesson per week 1x 100 min Games lesson per week |
Games
Games offer pupils the chance to focus on a key team sport. The Autumn and Spring Term are split into three equal blocks to accommodate three major games. All pupils will have the opportunity to represent Ibstock in sporting fixtures.
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Girls |
Hockey | Netball |
Football |
Cricket |
| Boys | Football | Rugby | Hockey | Cricket |
Physical Education
Physical Education (PE) lessons are designed to give pupils a broad experience of different sports, helping them build strong foundations in health, fitness, and sporting knowledge. All Pupils will participate in Swimming, Gymnastics, Tennis, Basketball and Athletics in every year from Prep 3-6. Pupils are encouraged to extend their experience through our wide range of co-curricular activities.
Co-Curricular Clubs and Fixtures
In addition to timetabled PE and Games lessons, our co-curricular clubs provide yet another way to make Sport accessible to pupils of all abilities. Examples of Prep co-curricular sports include Tennis, Cycling, Gymnastics, Karate, Basketball, Table Tennis and Cross Country.
All pupils, regardless of ability, take part in House Sport events which encourage teamwork and trying new skills while supported by their House. These culminate in the annual Prep Sports Day.
We play competitively with Schools across the borough and beyond, with teams for all our major sports and a range of fixtures held both during and after school.
Sports Offered
| Football |
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Girls and boys play Football as part of their timetabled Games lessons. In 2024 we were the ISA Girls Cup Winners and placed highly in many other tournaments. For boys, it is our most popular sport, with fantastic numbers at sports training and fixtures. |
| Hockey |
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Boys and girls play Hockey as part of their timetabled Games lessons. Teams participate in regular fixtures in addition to the annual tournaments held by Surrey County, Wandsworth and local schools. A highlight of 2024 was our U11 Team qualifying for the Surrey Girls' Hockey Finals. |
| Netball |
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Netball is an extremely popular competitive sport at Ibstock, with girls playing as part of their timetabled Games lessons. In addition, there are weekly training sessions and regular fixtures Ibstock teams regularly take part in tournaments run by local schools, Wandsworth Borough and the ISA. |
| Rugby |
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Boys participate in Rugby as part of their timetabled Games lessons. Games are played according to national governing body guidelines with regards to contact at a young age. |
| Gymnastics |
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Boys and girls participate in Gymnastics as part of their PE lessons. Gymnastics at Ibstock encourages flexibility, balance, and body control through exciting routines and apparatus work. A large number of pupils also take part in co-curricular Gymnastics Club, with a squad session for pupils that wish to take their gymnestics to competitive levels. |
| Swimming |
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Girls and boys swim in our on-site 18 metre pool as part of their PE lessons. Our aim is to build confidence in the water while developing strength, coordination, and endurance. Pupils learn essential water safety skills and enjoy fun, structured sessions that promote lifelong fitness. Our Swim squad have a weekly training and attend numerous galas, regularly qualifying for the ISA National Finals. |
| Athletics and Cross Country |
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We have an active Cross Country Calendar at Ibstock Prep, with pupils participting in a range of competitions. The highlight of the Athletics year for all children is our Sports Days, held on the School field. Pupils compete in their Houses across the athletics events they have been busy practising in lessons. |
| Tennis |
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Our pupils enjoy learning the fundamentals of stroke play and tactics while developing hand-eye coordination in a fun, competitive setting. |
| Basketball |
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Pupils enjoy learning passing, shooting, and movement skills while building confidence and having fun in a fast-paced environment. |
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