Sports

Character and Leadership Development

The sports program cultivates students who are both physically capable and emotionally mature, using team and individual activities that demand critical thinking under pressure. While the college values winning, it places equal weight on fair play and graceful losses. Sports become a training ground where teenagers learn to lead teams, shoulder responsibility for collective outcomes, and support teammates through challenges—building resilience that extends well beyond the playing field.

Sports Types and Programs

Boys pursue rugby, hockey, and cricket as their core disciplines, while girls focus on hockey, lacrosse, and tennis. These form the backbone of competitive life here, preparing students for serious tournaments. Beyond these, the school offers numerous other options:

• Athletics
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Clay pigeon shooting
• Equestrian
• Fencing
• Football
• Golf
• Martial arts
• Netball

Additionally, girls’ cricket, sailing, cross-country, and mountain biking ensure everyone finds something they enjoy.

Rendcomb College Sports Achievements

Students regularly compete at district, county, and international levels. Among them are fencers representing Wales, cross-country and lacrosse athletes selected for Gloucestershire, the South West region, and England. Cricket and hockey players defend their counties and regions, while track athletes dominate district competitions. The college awards sports scholarships at entry to Years 7, 9, and 12, with sixth-formers receiving additional support to balance demanding training schedules alongside academics.

Campus and Sports Facilities

Set across 230 acres within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the college centers its athletics around the 10-acre “Up Top” park. Depending on the season, this space accommodates 6 rugby and lacrosse pitches, 5 cricket squares, 3 football fields, an athletics track, and a permanent clay shooting range. An Astroturf hockey pitch transforms into 12 tennis courts during summer, while the sports hall, strength training room, netball courts, obstacle course, and cross-country trails complete the facilities.