Sport

Pupils are taught archery by a qualified archery coach. It aims to build coordination, strength and concentration. Suitable for all abilities, the sessions consist of target shooting, games and competitions with an emphasis on enjoyment.

The charge is £6 per session and will be applied to each pupil’s termly account in arrears. Please note that this charge is the net charge and VAT of 20% will be applied to this on your school fee bill. The charge inclusive of VAT is £7.20 per session. Please note that a charge for all sessions for the term will be applied regardless of sessions attended unless a pupil has been attending a school generated fixture or event and is unable to attend the activity for that reason.

The aim of the Athletics Club is to provide an opportunity for all those with an interest to learn and to develop new skills. The club has a structured programme of coaching and regular competition that takes place in the Summer term against a large number of schools, at a local, regional and national level. Coaching is provided across a wide range of track and field events.

Training takes place during curriculum PE lessons and as part of the Other Half. Sports Day is held at the Senior School’s Tilsley Park with superb athletic facilities including an eight lane, floodlit track with steeplechase, pole vault, high jump and long jump facilities, a new throws area for javelin, shot put and discus as well as a 300 seat covered grandstand.

Year 8 or Year 7 have half a term each of badminton. Warm-up games are played (which tend to take on a bit of a competitive challenge in themselves) before the games commence in earnest! The Club promotes enjoyment of the sport, whilst giving some tips and strategies for game improvement.

Cricket Club welcomes players of all abilities. Through a variety of technique exercises and games, pupils develop as well-rounded cricketers across batting, bowling, and fielding. Sessions focus on improving essential physical motor skills, such as hand-eye coordination, balance, and agility.

Cricket Nets (Years 7-8)

Cricket Nets runs throughout the academic year, providing pupils with a great opportunity to work on their skills. The pupils can practice batting and bowling using our excellent facilities, including our bowling machine. As the cricket season approaches, training shifts focus toward game tactics, such as setting field placements, creating wicket taking opportunities, and scoring runs.

Cricket Nets (Years 5-6)

Cricket Nets runs throughout the academic year, offering pupils of all abilities a supportive environment to refine their skills and build confidence playing with a hard ball. Players can practice batting and bowling using our excellent facilities, including our bowling machine. As the cricket season approaches, training shifts focus toward game tactics, such as setting field placements, creating wicket taking opportunities, and scoring runs.

There is a rich tradition of cross country throughout the Abingdon Foundation.

Pupils at Abingdon Prep School have the opportunity to participate in cross country running in PE, Games and our Other Half programme. The cross country club is inclusive and friendly and is one of the most popular choices amongst our pupils.

Values such as teamwork, determination, resilience and commitment are developed, as well as an understanding of how to maintain a healthy body and mind through movement.

For the more competitive, pupils have the opportunity to compete at a local, regional and national level, where we have had a number of impressive performances.

Pupils will learn the basics of fencing and develop their skills under the guidance of a professional fencing teacher. Pupils will be provided with the necessary equipment for the sessions.

The charge is £7.50 per session and will be applied to each pupil’s termly account in arrears. Please note that this charge is the net charge and VAT of 20% will be applied to this on your school fee bill. The charge inclusive of VAT is £9.00 per session. Please note that a charge for all sessions for the term will be applied regardless of sessions attended unless a pupil has been attending a school generated fixture or event and is unable to attend the activity for that reason.

Get Active is a fun and energetic club designed to develop children’s strength, balance, co-ordination, agility and confidence through engaging fitness circuits and movement activities. Sessions support motor skills development while encouraging teamwork, resilience and a healthy lifestyle, helping children to develop a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

Pupils are taught by golf coaches from Frilford Golf Academy. During sessions they learn the fundamentals needed to play golf as well as a range of shots to use on the golf course in a fun, active learning environment. No matter what age or golfing ability the aim is to help build confidence and help develop golfers for the future.

The charge is £6.50 per session and will be applied to each pupil’s termly account in arrears. Please note that this charge is the net charge and VAT of 20% will be applied to this on your school fee bill. The charge inclusive of VAT is £7.80 per session. Please note that a charge for all sessions for the term will be applied regardless of sessions attended unless a pupil has been attending a school generated fixture or event and is unable to attend the activity for that reason.

Learn to build flexibility, balance and coordination by learning a range of gymnastics skills and drills to create your own rhythmic routines with friends.

Hockey club has an emphasis on fun and aims to introduce children to the game. They will work on stick skills, both reverse and open side, passing movement and will start to look at some 3D skills too. A range of drills will reinforce match play situations in both attack and defence.

If you would like to learn some hockey skills, play mini games and are prepared to listen and learn, then come along to hockey skills club! We’ll cover the basics using lighter sticks and balls and without the need for gumshields and shin pads so that when you get to Year 3 you can hit the ground running (or dribbling, pushing or dodging)! We will have lots of fun and work hard with skills, drills and games to get you started on your hockey journey.

Pupils have the opportunity to try out a range of different games, activities and sports. They experience sports which they may not have played before such as hockey and handball. The emphasis of multi sports is to have fun, be active and learn new skills.

Pivot!’, ‘Sticky, steppy, hoppy!’, ‘Back if you need!’…it must be netball! Come along to learn some simple netball skills and put them into practise in small sided and conditioned games. Even if you have never played netball before, the skills needed help you learn spatial awareness and how to successfully work as part of a team. It’s lots of fun, too!

Fun, inclusive and energetic club where you’ll build the core skills of rugby: running, passing, tackling and kicking. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to sharpen your abilities, there’s a place for everyone. We welcome all pupils to get involved, with options to play contact, touch and tag rugby. Fixtures are held in the Autumn and Lent Terms, offering plenty of opportunities to compete, learn, and grow as a player. Get stuck in, make new friends, and enjoy everything rugby has to offer.

Led by a professional dance teacher from Step 2 Dance School, this club exudes energy and excitement. The pupils learn a variety of street dance moves and put them together into a dynamic routine to music.

The charge is £6.25 per session and will be applied to each pupil’s termly account in arrears. Please note that this charge is the net charge and VAT of 20% will be applied to this on your school fee bill. The charge inclusive of VAT is £7.50 per session. Please note that a charge for all sessions for the term will be applied regardless of sessions attended unless a pupil has been attending a school generated fixture or event and is unable to attend the activity for that reason.

Our 4 lane 12m swimming pool provides the ideal environment to develop swimming technique throughout the year. The majority of the galas are held in the Lent term but we also enter swimmers for the IAPS Regional and National Preparatory Schools’ Championships in both the individual and relay events. It is recommended that the serious swimmers also join the local club which uses the Abingdon School pool.

Prep-Prep Swimming

The Pre-Prep club complements the skills taught during the timetabled lesson and aims to develop individual water confidence, stroke technique, diving activities and some free playtime.

Swimming Years 3-5

Welcoming swimmers of all abilities, this club aims to build water confidence and enjoyment through a mix of technical exercises and interactive games. It offers an excellent opportunity for pupils to further develop their skills alongside their timetabled swimming lessons.

Swimming (Advanced)

Designed to prepare swimmers for competitive swimming, this club encourages athletes to take ownership of their personal development, while building essential critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the water with a clear focus on analysing and refining performance across all four strokes. Swimmers will also work to elevate their starts, turns, and finishes to competition standards while building both speed and endurance. Entry to this club is by invitation only.

Table Tennis has become very popular with all ages at Abingdon Prep. The club has a relaxed atmosphere which enables the children to play games and develop their skills regardless of their experience and capabilities. A great way to end the week at school!

Our school tennis club focuses on developing pupils’ fundamental tennis skills in a fun, engaging and supportive environment. Through a range of drills, activities and games, pupils will work on improving their racket control, hand-eye coordination, serving, groundstrokes and movement around the court. The sessions aim to build confidence, develop technique and hone pupils’ tennis skills, helping them to become more competent and enthusiastic players.

Ultimate frisbee is a non-contact, team sport combining elements of football, American football and netball. The pupils will be introduced to the rules of the game, have the opportunity to develop their skills and experience match play.

Water Polo Club gives children the chance to participate in this popular team sport. The pupils learn how to tread water, pass, and swim with the ball through match practice. They also practice key swimming strokes used in water polo, including head-up freestyle and backstroke.