A summer of sport!
Our pupils have been busy over the summer, with an incredible range of sporting achievements and successes across the country and beyond.
National championships, international competitions, personal bests, representative honours and exciting new opportunities have all featured in a busy summer for our pupils, and it has been fantastic to see so many continuing to pursue their passions and challenge themselves over the holidays. A huge well done to everyone who has competed, trained and represented their teams and clubs. We can’t wait to celebrate more of your successes throughout the academic year!
Safi, Year 7 – Show Jumping
Safi represented Westonbirt at the NSEA Elite Championship at Hickstead, producing an amazing double clear in the Main Ring to finish 4th from 35 combinations. Having only turned 11 two days before the competition, Safi was the youngest rider in the class. She has also qualified for the London International Horse Show in the Mini Major and Working Hunter.
Will Year 9 – Touch Rugby
Will represented the South West Saxons U14 team at the 2026 England Touch Junior Nationals. After two fantastic days of rugby, the team reached the final against the North West and came away victorious as National Champions. Will described playing in the final as one of the best sporting moments of his life – so far!
Mary Year 13 – Lacrosse
Mary represented Scotland U20 at the Prague Cup as part of her pre-season training, gaining valuable experience playing against international teams from Czechia, Poland and Germany.
Casey Year 11 – Golf
Casey enjoyed a fantastic summer of competitive golf, with a string of impressive results across Junior Opens. Highlights included 1st Nett at Cotswold Edge, 2nd Nett and 9th Gross at Torquay, 3rd Nett at Clevedon, 3rd Nett and 10th Gross at Long Ashton, 4th Nett at Fleetwood Links and 6th Nett and 12th Gross at The Hereford. Casey is also exploring American scholarship opportunities to combine academic study with competitive golf when he turns 18.
Álvaro, Year 10 – Show Jumping
Álvaro has competed at national and international level in the Children category, achieving strong results in classes up to 1.30m. He is part of the Spanish Equestrian Federation’s development programme for young riders and has been selected to represent Spain in the Children category at CSIO competitions in Compiègne and Hagen. He also won a bronze medal at the 2026 Madrid Regional Show Jumping Championships.
Connor, Year 7 – Swimming
Connor qualified for the 50m, 100m and 200m Fly at the Swim England South West Regional Championships. He achieved personal bests across all three events and was the fastest 11-year-old swimmer in each event by some margin. He reached the 200m Fly final and finished 5th, with his time currently placing him 9th fastest 11-year-old nationally in 2026.
Harvey, Year 11 – Hockey
Harvey represented the Gloucestershire County U17 Hockey Team at the National Championships in Nottingham, competing over four days at the beginning of the summer.
Millicent, Year 11 – Equestrian
Millicent competed at the Pony Club Polo Championships at Cowdray Park and qualified in all three disciplines for the Pony Club Regional Championships with Berkeley Hunt Pony Club. She finished 8th individually and 3rd with her team in Dressage, 7th with her team in Show Jumping, and 10th individually and 1st with her team in Eventing. She has also qualified for the Cotswold Cup Eventing Championships on 26 and 27 September.
Grace, Year 9 – Equestrian
Grace qualified for the Pony Club National Championships Area Qualifier with two clear rounds, finishing 7th individually. At the Regional Finals, she produced another three clear rounds, finishing 18th individually and helping her team to 7th place.
Evie, Year 10 – Lacrosse
Evie continued to represent the South West team in two tournaments, including a South of England 6s tournament. She was also invited to join the South East U20s at the Prague Lacrosse Cup, an international tournament featuring teams from across the UK and national teams from Scotland, Wales, Czechia, Poland and Germany. The South East team finished 5th out of 12 teams.
Harvey, Year 13 – Basketball
Harvey represented the South West of England at the REBA regional tournament in London, earning multiple Most Valuable Player awards. He also represented the South West at the Future Stars Basketball Tournament, competing against teams from the Czech Republic, Italy, Germany and Ireland.
Josie, Year 9 – Netball and Hockey
Josie has been selected for the U14 A Team at Team Bath Netball, as well as the U15 Regional Pathway. She has also been selected for Wiltshire County Hockey.
Thomas, Year 10 – Rugby
Following a series of trial events, Thomas was selected for the Bath Rugby U15 Player Development Programme.
Georgette, Year 6 – Aerial Arts
Georgette competed in the UK Aerial Performance Championships in Mablethorpe after qualifying for the UK finals with a 2nd place finish at the regional competition. Competing in the Junior Open category, she took 1st place to become UK Champion.
Polly, Year 8 – Netball
Following a successful season with Hucclecote Netball’s U12 Performance Squad, Polly has been selected for the U13 Performance Squad after three challenging trial sessions. An exciting season lies ahead!
George, Year 9 – Equestrian
George has enjoyed a successful summer representing Beaufort Pony Club across Dressage and Show Jumping. In Dressage, he won his section at the Area Championships, helping his team to victory, before being part of the team that won the Regional Championships last weekend.
In Show Jumping at 90cm, George finished 8th individually at the Area Championships before representing the team at the Pony Club Championships. He had a very strong first round and gained valuable experience competing in such a prestigious environment.