“The school creates an environment in which all pupils feel included. As a result pupils feel that their school is somewhere that they can be themselves ”
ISI, April 2025
Sport
The Thames sports programme aims to develop five specific characteristics: resilience, problem solving, proactivity, communication and teamwork. We achieve this through practical Physical Education sessions and sports afternoons.
All pupils participate in sports afternoons which provide regular opportunities to represent the school in sporting fixtures. The sports afternoons consist of three strands: traditional team sports such as football, rugby and netball, individual sports such as badminton, athletics, tennis and table tennis and recreational sports such as self defence and fitness. In addition pupils have up to two further hours of PE.
Pupils are encouraged to engage in all types of sport throughout their time at Thames with the aim that they find something they will participate in long after they have left school. Sixth formers have membership at a local gym and are also encouraged to contribute to the sporting life of the school.
Some PE lessons take place in our hall, while Falcon Park, Caius House, Battersea Sports Centre and Wandsworth Common continue to be used for afternoon sport and matches. Pupils are also encouraged to attend sporting clubs as a co-curricular option.
“A physical education (PE) program in and beyond the timetable enables pupils to develop skills as well as a passion and interest in some sports. Regular lessons in the curriculum contribute to pupils’ physical development and give them the opportunity to understand the importance of exercise as part of a balanced lifestyle.”
ISI, April 2025
Sport at Thames
