Sport

At Maida Vale School we aim to improve the sporting skills of our students but also to encourage a love of sport and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Sport at Maida Vale School plays a pivotal role in the physical and emotional development of its students. Whether it is through the core physical education curriculum, extra-curricular activities or the games fixture programme, all students have access to a wide range of sporting disciplines to engage in and enjoy. We value the importance of inclusivity, opportunity and choice to ensure participation is maximised across all ability levels.

We support those students who aspire to compete at the highest level, whilst offering opportunity and encouragement to those students who are simply wanting to enjoy their sport and physical activity.

The school has facilities for Dance, Gymnastics, strength and conditioning and skills sessions for all of our major sports. We are also fortunate to be situated in a convenient location for access to a number of nearby sports grounds and facilities including Moberly and Jubilee Sports Centres, Paddington Recreation Ground and Queen’s Park.

We encourage students not only to play competitively and acquire new skills but also to view exercise as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. In addition to our regular sports programme, we are always looking out for new and interesting activities for our pupils such as parkour, helping them give many sports a go, to discover the ones that resonate with their interests and preferences.

Team Sports

Sport is played every day, and coaching covers competitive team sports including athletics, football, hockey, netball, and rugby. Teams participate in regular matches against local schools and clubs, providing valuable opportunities for teamwork, skill refinement under pressure and a bit of healthy competition. 

• Football 
• Netball 
• Hockey 
• Rugby 
• Cricket 
• Athletics 
• Skiing 
• Cross Country 
• Swimming 

Location of our Sport Facilities

Our location means we have convenient access to excellent sports facilities, reachable via a short walk. The Paddington Recreation Ground, just a five-minute walk away, serves as the primary venue for football, hockey and rugby matches. Moberly and Jubilee sports centre offers ideal indoor facilities for netball, badminton, basketball and pickle ball while Queen’s Park provides outstanding courts for Tennis matches. 

Strategic use of our local and diverse sports facilities allows us to deliver a comprehensive and engaging sports programme, ensuring that our students have access to a variety of sporting experiences.