Senior Sport

Winners of the 'Sporting Achievement' category in this year's Independent Schools of the Year Awards!

Winners 2024 | Independent Schools of the Year

King's Ely Senior

Sport

Sport is an important part of school life and we run a commited and competitive programme. 

Watercolor of King's Ely Senior Rugby team playing a match on Brand Field

King's Ely Senior Rugby team playing a match on Brand Field

Our students are extended the chance to compete locally, regionally and nationally.

"Sport. Sport. Sport! For our family, this has been the biggest and most impactful department on our journey through King’s Ely so far. The coaches have been at the forefront of instilling and building confidence and belief in our children, commanding the utmost respect while inspiring and motivating them to perform beyond what they ever thought was achievable."
Mr and Mrs Thompson
King's Ely Equestrian
King's Ely Senior rugby training
King's Ely Senior rowing training
Kings Ely Senior Hockey training
King's Ely, a private school in Cambridgeshire, winner of the 2024 Independent Schools Award for Sporting Achievement

We believe that all students should enjoy a wide a range of sporting experiences, whilst at the same time making the most of opportunities to excel.

As well as embracing the sports of rugby, football, hockey, netball and cricket, we also offer swimming, cross country, shooting, basketball, badminton, archery, Tennis, Dance, Yoga, Golf, Clay Pigeon Shooting and rowing. 

We support our students in the sports they pursue outside school, with many going on to represent their counties, regions, and, in some cases, their country. 

Michaelmas Term 
Performance Activities

Year 9-10 Boys: Rugby, Rowing, Swimming

Year 11 Boys: Rugby, Rowing, Cross Country, Swimming, Badminton, Golf, Basketball

Year 9-10 Girls: Hockey, Rowing, Swimming

Year 11 Girls: Hockey, Rowing, Cross Country, Swimming, Badminton, Golf, Basketball

Participation Activities

Year 9-10 Boys: Dance, Badminton, Tennis, Pickleball and Athletics Development (invite only)

Year 11 Boys: Dance, Zumba and Athletics Development (invite only) 

Year 9-10 Girls: Dance, Badminton, Tennis, Pickleball and Athletics Development (invite only)

Year 11 Girls: Dance, Zumba and Athletics Development (invite only) 
Lent Term 
Performance Activities

Year 9-10 Boys: Football, Hockey, Rowing 

Year 11 Boys: Football, Hockey, Cross Country, Running, Badminton, Golf, Basketball

Year 9-10 Girls: Netball, Football, Rowing

Year 11 Girls: Netball, Football, Cross Country, Running, Badminton, Golf, Basketball

Participation Activities

Year 9-10 Boys: Dance, Volleyball, Basketball and Athletics Development (invite only)

Year 11 Boys: Dance, Zumba and Athletics Development (invite only) 

Year 9-10 Girls: Dance, Volleyball, Basketball and Athletics Development (invite only)

Year 11 Girls: Dance, Zumba and Athletics Development (invite only) 
Summer Term 
Performance Activities

Year 9-10 Boys: Cricket, Tennic, Athletics, Swimming  

Year 11 Boys: Cricket, Tennis, Cross Country, Running, Swimming, Badminton, Golf, Basketball

Year 9-10 Girls: Cricket, Tennic, Athletics, Swimming  

Year 11 Girls: Cricket, Tennis, Cross Country, Running, Swimming, Badminton, Golf, Basketball

Participation Activities

Year 9-10 Boys: Dance,  Athletics, Swimming, Rounders and Athletics Development (invite only)

Year 11 Boys: Dance, Zumba and Athletics Development (invite only) 

Year 9-10 Girls: Dance,  Athletics, Swimming, Rounders and Athletics Development (invite only)x

Year 11 Girls: Dance, Zumba and Athletics Development (invite only) 

Our sports facilities at King's Ely Senior are extensive and part of an on-going programme of focus and investment. Facilities include a full sized Astroturf complex with floodlights, Sports Hall, heated swimming pool, cricket nets, seven tennis courts and over 50 acres of well-maintained grass pitches, and one of the best stretches of river for rowing in the UK.

SENIOR  SPORT HANDBOOK

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