PE and Sport Studies

Director of Sport
Mr Paul Askew BEd Hons
Head of PE and Boys' Games
Mr John Bobby BA
Head of Girls' Games
Miss Louise Hipkins BA
Teachers:
Mrs Sue Kerr BEd Mr Stuart Scorgie BAF Mr Andrew Wagstaff Miss Charlotte Graveney BA
College Fitness Advisor
Mr Jim Williams

Resources

Clifton College has a wealth of sporting resources which are being constantly upgraded. The sports facilities are outstanding; the Beggar Bush site has 95 acres of land dedicated to sport; three newly resurfaced (sand dressed) Astroturf pitches, which convert into 24 tennis courts. In October 2003 an indoor facility for tennis and netball opened. Facilities on the College site are already impressive, yet a vast redevelopment programme is under way, displaying Clifton’s commitment to success in a full range of sports.

Teaching

Specialist physical education teachers coach and teach the full range of Key Stage 3 and 4 activities in line with National Curriculum recommendations. The aims of the department are to offer the opportunity to all pupils to fulfil their potential and succeed in their chosen sports. A Level Sports Studies is offered in the Sixth Form and from 2004, GCSE PE will be included in curriculum. The progression through each stage of a pupil's sporting development is carefully monitored to maximize success for all abilities.

Sport Scholarships

At 13+ there are Sport Scholarships offering up to a 25% reduction of full fees. These are for boys and girls who show exceptional potential at one sport or a high level of skill at two. The major team sports of cricket, hockey, rugby, football and tennis are where sporting excellence is sought. Once given a scholarship the pupils receive a personal trainer and are offered the right opportunities to progress in school sport and beyond. Sixth Form scholarships are available for sports people with a proven track record at a high level in one particular major game.

Links with outside clubs

Clifton College has an excellent sporting reputation within the City of Bristol and looks to link with sporting clubs in the local area. Pupils play at the professional academy level with Bristol Rugby, Bristol City and Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. At local club level Clifton Rugby Club, Firebrands HC and Bristol AC are keen for Clifton College sportsmen and women to feed into their clubs.