Extra-curricular sport is an integral and popular part of school life. With over 30 sports on offer, these sessions allow students to continue to develop a range of skills, both physically and socially. Students experience a wide range of sport delivered by our specialist coaching staff which ensures we cater for all abilities and interests. These sports also have a focus on encouraging an appreciation of a healthy lifestyle.
Our sporting academies are a major focus within our club’s programme and are highly recommended to all Sixth Form students wishing to participate in fixtures and competitions. Offered across our major sports throughout the year, these specialist academies emphasise the development of key skills, technical awareness and positional play. Cranford Sport Academies further enhance our success within fixtures and national competitions.
American Flag Football Club
Try your hand at high energy Flag American Football. No previous experience or specialist kit necessary.
Invitation-only Cricket
Winter cricket sessions are an invitation only club, aiming to support those aspiring to play at a higher level. Sessions will begin after October half term, running through until Easter.
Senior Dance Club
This club aims to nurture and develop our most talented and committed Senior dancers. Covering a wide range of genres, this club plays a prominent role in our dance performances. Available by invitation.
Equestrian Team
For keen riders with their own horses and transport, our successful Equestrian Team provides the opportunity to represent the school at competitions.
Golf Clubs
Led by specialist coaches from The Caversham Golf Club, Golf Clubs introduces students of all abilities to the fundamentals of the sport and a wide range of shots in a fun environment. It’s a must for any future golfers.
Gymnastics Clubs
Gymnastics is a wonderful way to improve co-ordination, balance, strength and flexibility. Gymnasts are introduced to a variety of different apparatus, including the beam, bench, vault, floor, trampette and the tumble track. Gymnastics Club is run by specialist coaches from Vision Gymnastics.
Martial Arts Clubs
The Martial Arts Clubs incorporates a combination of techniques and principles from a variety of Martial Arts styles, including Karate, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, Ju Jitsu and Kung Fu. The focus is on building self-confidence and character, and developing a sense of respect for others, in addition to teaching effective self-defence skills in a fun and age-appropriate way.
Indoor Rowing Club
Open to all abilities, indoor rowing is a fantastic means by which to improve general fitness, boost rowing stamina, improve technique and access opportunities for competition.
Rugby Club
This energetic club helps to further develop the fundamentals of Rugby and game play. Sessions focus on pupils honing their skills, with separate teams for boys and girls.
Running Clubs
Led by our resident marathon runners, our Running Clubs give pupils the opportunity to run in a structured club setting. The focus is very much on running for fitness and fun, with regular 5K challenges taking place.
Sailing Club
Taking place on a beautiful stretch of the river at the Goring on Thames Sailing Club, this Summer Term club allows students to experience rigging and sailing small craft with expert instruction. Pupils must be able to swim confidently and unaided in open water.
Sixth Form Gym
An opportunity for students to use the full range of exercise equipment for cardio and strength training.
Squash Club
Improve your volleys, forehands, drop shots and more playing on the squash courts and teaching court at Wallingford Sports Park. The cost includes one-way transport to Wallingford Sports Park.
Swim Squad/Lane Swimming – Senior
This club is for keen swimmers wanting to improve both technique and stamina, by regularly covering over a mile in the pool before school. The club is run by our dedicated ASA swimming teacher and coach.
Swimming Club
This club offers a relaxed lunchtime swim or the chance for students to develop their stamina with some faster lengths in the pool. Learn how to work with the water, whilst also getting a good work-out.
Tennis Lessons
Club provider Simon Parker will be offering pupils both club and one-to-one coaching on our newly resurfaced tennis courts.
Peri Tennis Lessons
A chance for all students to have extra tennis coaching with our specialist Tennis Coach, Simon Parker.
Trampolining Club
Get bouncing at lunchtime and practise your jumps, twists and somersaults under the watchful eye of our trained teacher.
