Senior School Sports at Knightsbridge
From the beginner to the skilled athlete, senior school sports at Knightsbridge School give every pupil the chance to participate, progress and enjoy movement, whatever their starting point. We believe physical education is essential to the development of the whole child – not just their fitness, but their confidence, character and sense of teamwork.
Sport for Every Senior Pupil
Senior pupils benefit from two weekly Games lessons plus an additional PE lesson each week. Rather than being limited to a single on-site pitch, we make full use of our exceptional central London location, training at a variety of premium venues on our doorstep.
Making the Most of Central London
Being based in the heart of the city means our senior pupils are never short of world-class facilities. It also means sport at Knightsbridge feels varied rather than routine – pupils move between venues, disciplines and challenges throughout the week, all within easy reach of the school.
From Core Sports to Competitive Fixtures
Pupils build on the core sports learned at Key Stage 2 – rugby, cricket, football, hockey and netball – becoming proficient enough by Key Stage 3 to compete across a range of leagues and tournaments. As a school affiliated to both the ISA and IAPS, Knightsbridge pupils also have the opportunity to take part in high-level championships in fencing, swimming, netball and table tennis, alongside a host of other sports.
PE GCSE and Beyond the Pitch
At Key Stage 4, pupils can choose to study PE through the AQA 9-1 GCSE course, extending their understanding of physiology and tactical sport. This isn’t just about exam success – along the way, pupils develop genuinely transferable skills: critical thinking, an understanding of psychology under pressure, and the ability to respond calmly when it matters most.
Sport and the KS Code
Sport at Knightsbridge is about more than results. It’s where pupils build self-esteem, resilience, perseverance and leadership – all central to the KS Code that runs through every stage of a Knightsbridge education. We’re proud to celebrate pupils’ sporting achievements outside school too, supporting them to pursue their passions beyond the timetable. By the time our senior pupils leave Knightsbridge, we hope they carry with them not just a set of skills, but a genuine, lifelong love of sport.
Explore the rest of our senior curriculum here.
