Sport

We are passionate about sport. We are firm in our belief that sport is part of a balanced education and therefore encourage every Salopian to participate at the level which suits him or her.

Shrewsbury is a leading school in many sports. Boys compete internationally, particularly in rowing and cricket, and we are one of the strongest football schools in the country. Rugby is played to an increasingly high standard. Your son will also be introduced to the historic and fast-moving sport of fives in which we excel. Our cross-country running club, traditionally known as The Hunt, is always among the best in the country.

Girls in our coeducational Sixth Form train and compete locally and nationally in hockey, netball and tennis and are also able to access a whole host of other sports including rowing, fives, football, swimming, badminton, cricket, sub aqua and fencing.

But whatever their ability, we want all pupils to enjoy their sport and to be well coached. Many boys will play in a school or house team, but to ensure that all boys reach their potential, every boy in the first two years at school is taught weekly by the school's top coaches.

Inter-house sport thrives and gives each boy a chance for his moment of glory. There is no greater joy for us than to see the mud-spattered boy of modest talent score the winning goal or try - the look of pride on his face says it all. He will remember that moment for ever.

Our sports facilities are put to good use by other clubs and organisations when they are not needed for our own use. Please see our pages on Holiday Courses and Hiring our Facilities for further information.

Please follow the links on the left to see further details of any sports that are of particular interest to you.