Sport

As part of the health and welfare of every pupil, physical education is a core component of school life at Stover and pupils learn that staying fit and active is vital. We believe in a 'Sport for All' philosophy and pupils of all ages and abilities take part in some physical activity at least three days a week to complement their academic studies.

We are fortunate to have 64 acres of parkland within our grounds, so all pupils have opportunities to participate in sporting activities and outdoor pursuits. We have three rugby pitches, six floodlit tennis and netball courts, a golf course, an all-year cricket pitch and our newly built Sports Dome for indoor tennis and other activities.

As a small school, everyone has a chance to represent Stover in inter-school competitions and our fixture list is full in every academic year. Our talented youngsters often compete at county, regional and national levels. Sports scholarships are awarded in recognition of excellence.

We offer GCSE and A Level in Physical Education. In the practical aspects of the course, pupils learn about teamwork, they develop their self-confidence and they acquire valuable leadership skills. They also study how the body works and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. As well as team sports, many pupils pursue other sporting interests, perhaps as part of their Physical Education courses, or as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. Activities include golf, sailing, swimming, athletics, running and cycling. We regularly take pupils out onto Dartmoor for Orienteering activities and to train for the Ten Tors Challenge.

We also have strong links with local sports clubs, who often use our facilities in the evenings and at weekends.

In addition to the traditional team sports timetable of rugby, football, hockey, netball and cricket, pupils also participate in athletics, tennis, rounders, cross-country, golf and gymnastics. We regularly organise dance classes and combat challenges.