Sport is not only a social and positive part of daily life at Clifton High School, but it also stands as a dynamic force that evokes a sense of joy and belonging within our close-knit community.
Mr Shane Cloete - Director of Sport
Our Senior School's sports programme strengthens teamwork, communication and personal direction with a focus on retaining our inclusive 'Sport for all' ethos. We create a curriculum based on the following structure:
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Years 7 to 11 - Three hours of timetabled sport each week that includes Physical Education (PE), Swimming and Games.
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Years 10 to 11 - Three hours of timetabled sport each week that includes Physical Education (PE) and Sport lessons, with Swimming on a carousel structure. We support pupils in maintaining a sport/work balance during GCSE studies.
WHAT'S ON OFFER
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
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Physical Education (PE) is curriculum-based and specialist-led, which is expanded in the Senior School to include cross-country, fencing, climbing, basketball, tennis, pilates and strength and conditioning. Pupils use outstanding facilities such as the gymnasium, conditioning suite, cardio studio and climbing wall. |
| GAMES |
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Games lessons prepare pupils for termly team sports that include:
Children develop tactical skills and teambuilding, competing against local schools in a regular fixture calendar, contributing to the the School's identity and pride. The annual Sports Day remains a major highlight, motivating pupils to train, compete and pursue personal excellence. |
| SWIMMING |
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All Senior School pupils, whatever their level or motivation, are encouraged to enjoy the sport of swimming, whether they prefer to swim competitively or for enjoyment. We administer the second and third stages of the National Swimming Programme, which forms part of the Progressive Talent ID programme in Years 7 to 9. This focuses on the fitness foundations required for swimming, enforcing technical skills for those who have chosen swimming as a main sport or for selected athletes who will navigate the performance pathway. Swimming lessons are delivered within the School curriculum, with much of the provision being through after-School clubs and in association with our partner club, Bristol Henleaze Performance Swimming Club. In Year 10 and 11, swimmers advance to the final stages of the Progressive Talent ID programme, namely Elite Adaptations. This level of training aims at competitive success, with dry land training and pool slots as part of their curriculum timetable or within the after-School Elite Training programme. |
| Sports Scholars and Athlete Development Programmes |
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Senior School Sports Scholars (Year 7 to Year 13) are offered unique opportunities to further develop their skills and strengths in their individual fields. They are inspired through trips to specialist sports facilities, visiting speakers, workshops and training sessions. In addition, their sports teachers and coaches encourage pupils to undertake roles as ambassadors of the School in their sport, representing Clifton High School externally. The Athlete Development Programme is administered for Year 9 pupils and beyond. All pupils on this course are at the county or national level and are required to attend weekly sessions tailored to their physical and mental development, in line with their individual needs as athletes. The programme covers power, strength and conditioning, pilates and aerobic conditioning, as well as promoting a deep understanding of nutrition and sports psychology. All sessions are delivered by specialists. |
You can find an overview of our Sports offering in our Senior School Co-Curricular publication below.
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PARTNERSHIPS AND LINKS
| henleaze performance swimming club |
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Clifton High School's reputation as one of the best swimming schools in the South West region is a result of our unique partnership with Henleaze Performance Swimming Club, which allows pupils daily access to their club's outstanding coaches. Under their expert instruction, Senior School pupils can choose to participate either via our co-curricular club provision or by invitation to the Elite Squad of swimmers. |
| University of Bristol sports facilities - coombe dingle |
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Clifton High School's links with the University of Bristol allow us access to Coombe Dingle Sports Complex. These include sports development squads and co-curricular opportunities, as well as coaching that offers pathways into adult sports clubs. |
| BRISTOL SPORT |
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Clifton High School links with Bristol Sport, associates our young athletes with a dynamic, reputable beacon of sporting success and professionalism. These include Bristol Bears Rugby and Bristol Flyers Basketball. |
