Sport | Ibstock Place Senior School, Roehampton | Private School Near Richmond, Barnes, Putney, Kingston, & Wandsworth

Athletics forms a key part of the PE curriculum during the Summer term. Pupils participate in all athletic events and those that wish to further their athletic performance can train in our co-curricular club. Ibstock's extensive on-site fields convert into a 200m track with additional track space for hurdles and sprints, along with all throwing and jumping events.

Pupils compete in many intra-school competitions as well as Ibstock's annual athletics competition and Inter House Track and Field Championships on the all-weather track at Barn Elms. At Borough level, our boys’ and girls’ teams always finish within the top three schools and each year large numbers of our competing athletes secure medals in individual events. 

Cross Country takes place during the Autumn and Spring Terms. All pupils take part in our Inter House Cross Country where we take full advantage of our proximity to Richmond Park. It also provides the perfect location for Cross Country Club.

Our elite performers go on to compete for London in the English Schools Cross Country Championships and the ESAA Cross Country Cup competition. 

Swimming
Senior 7 – 9 pupils swim for one half term, covering areas such as technical and tactical aspects of swimming, lifesaving & Water Polo. There are regular swim training sessions in the Senior School and our Ibstock swim team competes in the London League competition as well as local friendly galas. 

Water Polo
Our Water Polo teams train twice per week at the school pool, focusing on technical and tactical elements of the sport. We compete in London League and National competitions, as well as many friendly fixtures. Last season, the U15 team finished runners up in the National Plate competition. 

Basketball at Ibstock is supported by coaches from Richmond Knights Basketball, with four co-curricular clubs across the week throughout the Autumn and Spring Term. Pupils that excel in co-curricular opportunities are encouraged to seek further improvement through Richmond Knights Basketball in their open sessions that are also run at Ibstock. At a competitive level, all pupils have the opportunity to represent the School in a number of friendly fixtures. 

Cricket is a major summer sport at Ibstock, enjoyed by boys and girls of all abilities across every year group. 

Facilities include a large sports hall with two indoor nets and four outdoor nets on the Astro, while home fixtures are played at the Richard Evans Memorial Playing Fields and Barn Elms Sports Trust. Strong partnerships with Roehampton & Fulham CC and Richmond CC offer further opportunities for player growth and community engagement.

Ibstock competes on a busy local circuit, entering competitions such as the HMC T20, Sisters ‘N’ Sport Cups, and the Surrey Schools Cricket tournaments. 

Coaching is led by Dilshan De Silva, Head of Boys’ Cricket at Wimbledon CC, supported by a team of highly qualified coaches and dedicated staff. The programme runs from January through the summer, with pre-season training, co-curricular clubs, and structured lessons complementing an extensive fixture schedule.

Many aspiring players represent local adult teams across the Surrey leagues, and pupils are regularly nominated for county trials with Surrey CCC and Middlesex CCC.

Football at Ibstock offers pupils inspirational opportunities both on and off the pitch. Through partnerships with organisations such as Chelsea FC, high-performance coaching, and international tours, pupils are supported in developing their skills, exploring multiple pathways, and fostering a lifelong passion for the game.

With over 30 teams and every pupil guaranteed regular fixtures, competitive football is central to School life. Home matches are hosted at Barn Elms Sports Trust, Rosslyn Park, and the Bank of England, with a busy fixture list against leading schools. Ibstock also competes in the prestigious Elgin League, as well as the ISFA and ESFA Cups, achieving notable success. Several pupils are affiliated with professional clubs such as Brentford, while others represent the county.

Events such as alumni and staff tournaments, along with the popular ‘Friday Night Lights’ fixtures, help to strengthen community spirit and celebrate football across the school.

Our Girls’ football programme is going from strength to strength under the support of Miss Graham, winning the ISFA U15 shield in 2024.

Hockey at Ibstock provides pupils with a rich blend of participation, development, and competition. The primary fixture programme takes place in the Spring Term, with pupils building their skills and game awareness in lessons and matches. Clubs run in both the Autumn and Spring Terms, with the Autumn focused on preparing for National Cup and County tournaments.

Several Ibstock pupils play at County level, and those showing strong potential are encouraged to join local clubs to further their development. As pupils progress through the school, they enjoy opportunities to take part in local and international tours and training camps, broadening their experience and exposure to the sport.

We are particularly proud of our outreach partnership with Spencer Lynx Hockey Club, which extends coaching opportunities to pupils in two local primary schools. This initiative, supported by senior pupils in coaching roles, strengthens community connections and promotes wider access to the game.

Netball at Ibstock offers opportunities for every pupil to participate, develop their skills, and enjoy the game, with the aim of inspiring a lasting passion for the sport beyond school. An extensive and varied fixture list ensures that pupils of all abilities can represent the school, while entry into National Cup competitions from U12 to U18 provides high-performing players with the challenge of competing at an exceptional level.

Pupils demonstrating strong potential are encouraged to join external clubs to further their development, and many are nominated for Surrey County Trials, giving them access to the England Netball Pathway.

Rowing at Ibstock is offered as both a curricular and co-curricular activity, providing pupils with opportunities to participate, progress, and compete. With up to five training sessions each week, pupils receive regular, structured coaching to develop their technical skills, fitness, and confidence on the water.

Launched out of Barn Elms, Ibstock’s fully independent rowing programme is supported by a growing fleet of boats and a dedicated team of specialist coaches. This investment ensures that pupils—whether new to the sport or aiming to compete at higher levels—are given the tools and guidance to reach their full potential.

Rugby at Ibstock is an inclusive and inspiring programme where all pupils are encouraged to play, regardless of ability, and every pupil has the chance to compete in fixtures. Weekly coaching from Rosslyn Park and Harlequins supports a clear development pathway from the Lower School through to the 1st XV, with pupils benefiting from team practices, skills clinics, and strength and conditioning sessions.

The fixture list is extensive, featuring A, B, and C teams across all age groups and matches against both local and national opposition. Pupils play Rugby as part of their Games lessons from January to April, with the Senior team also competing in the Autumn Term. Additional club sessions are strongly encouraged, offering further opportunities to refine skills and raise performance.

At the heart of Ibstock Rugby is a playing philosophy centred on teamwork, leadership, and personal growth. Pupils are supported to develop their skills, decision-making, and confidence, while learning the value of working together toward shared goals—and most importantly, enjoying the game.

Find out more about our Sixth Form Rugby Excellence Programme, in partnership with Harlequins FC.

Ibstock's comprehensive Strength and Conditioning programme is supported by MINT Coaching, a local company specialising in youth-specific training. Sessions take place in our own Strength and Conditioning Suite, which opened  in September 2024.

All pupils in Senior 7 – 9 will access the Strength and Conditioning Suite and develop their fundamental movement pattern as part of their Strength and Conditioning module in core PE.

Our Sport Scholars and Senior 1st teams have at least one session per week in the Strength and Conditioning Suite throughout the year. However, access is not limited to competitive teams and Scholars. All pupils can to access coach-led Strength and Conditioning sessions as part of our co-curricular programme.

Tennis is a growing sport at Ibstock, with opportunities in co-curricular clubs and as part of PE lessons. Our tennis takes place either the University courts, Bank of England or Roehampton playing fields. There are numerous opportunities for friendly fixtures and cup competitions.

The theory paper is divided into two papers: 

Paper 1 covers topics such as Anatomy and Physiology( skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems), Movement Analysis, Physical Training (types of training and fitness testing) 

Paper 2 covers topics such as Sports Psychology, Socio-Cultural influences, Commercialisation, Ethical Issues (drugs in sport, hooliganism), Health and Fitness 

Each paper is examined in two separate 1 hour 15minute examinations.  

Pupils are assessed in 3 activities; 1 x must be an individual sport, 1 x must be a team sport and the 3rd activity can be either another team or another individual sport.  

The range of sports are as follows: 

Football, *Badminton, Basketball,  Cricket,* Dance,  Hockey, Lacrosse, Netball, *Rowing, Rugby League/ Rugby Union, sailing,  *Squash,* Table Tennis, *Tennis, Volleyball, water polo  

Boxing, Athletics, *Badminton, *Tennis, *Table Tennis, Canoeing, Cycling, Dance, Platform Diving, Golf,  Gymnastics, Equestrian, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, *Sculling, *sailing, *Skiing, *Snowboarding, *Squash, Swimming, Trampolining  

In addition, pupils must complete a written Analysis and Evaluation task where pupils analyse their own performance identifying their strengths and weaknesses of both skills and fitness components. They then need to evaluate and planning on how to improve their weakness’s using topics they have covered within the theory part of the course.