Where champions learn their craft — and their character
At Redwood Science Academy, sport is woven into the rhythm of every school day. Whether a pupil aspires to represent the nation or simply wishes to stay active and enjoy honest competition, our programme offers the coaching, the facilities and the competitive calendar to help them flourish.
We believe that the lessons learned on the pitch, in the pool and on the athletics track — how to lose graciously, lead under pressure, support a team-mate and find reserves of quiet determination — are among the most formative of a young person's education. With more than twenty sporting disciplines on offer, every Redwood pupil discovers at least one arena in which they can genuinely excel and, in doing so, discover something essential about themselves.
Six pillars of sport and physical education
Team Sports
Cricket, football, rugby, netball and basketball are each coached at performance and development levels. Our inter-school fixture list runs year-round, giving pupils regular competitive experience against peer institutions across the region.
Aquatics
Our heated 25-metre pool operates seven days a week. Squads train under ASA-qualified coaches, and water polo is offered alongside structured swimming squads at every ability level. Recreational sessions remain open to all boarders throughout the term.
Racquet Sports
Eight all-weather tennis courts, three squash courts and a dedicated badminton hall give our racquet sports programme genuine year-round reach. Coaching runs from absolute beginner through to county squad standard, with regular team fixtures and individual tournaments.
Athletics
A full eight-lane synthetic track hosts inter-house and inter-school competitions from September through to June. Field disciplines, cross-country running across our thirteen-acre grounds and a road-running club round out a rich and varied athletics calendar throughout the academic year.
Fitness & Wellbeing
Our state-of-the-art fitness suite, yoga studio and mindfulness sessions support a rigorous and growing science of pupil wellbeing. Health education is woven throughout our physical education curriculum from Year 7, equipping pupils with the knowledge to make healthy choices for life.
Outdoor Education
Kayaking, rock climbing, orienteering and a Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme take pupils well beyond the campus boundary. Expeditions operate at Bronze, Silver and Gold award levels each academic year, building resilience, self-reliance and a genuine love of the natural world.
Infrastructure that enables genuine ambition
Our sports complex — completed in 2022 following a major capital investment — brings together an indoor sports hall, climbing wall, spinning studio and performance gym under one roof. Floodlit artificial pitches extend the playing day well into the winter months, whilst our purpose-built cricket pavilion and prepared square are the envy of visiting schools throughout the county.
Coaching is delivered exclusively by qualified professionals, many of whom hold county or national coaching awards. Several of our coaches are former professional athletes who bring both technical precision and genuine personal insight to every session. We also maintain formal partnerships with regional academies in cricket, football and swimming, providing the highest level of specialist development to our most talented sportspeople.
Upcoming sporting occasions
Cricket First XI vs Kingswood College
Our First XI open the autumn term with a home fixture against local rivals Kingswood. Spectators are warmly welcome at the Redwood pavilion from 13:30; tea and refreshments will be served.
Cricket · HomeRegional Cross-Country Championships
Junior and senior athletes represent Redwood at the Regional Cross-Country Championships held at Sherwood Park. Team transport departs the main gates at 08:00 sharp.
Athletics · AwayInter-House Swimming Gala
The annual swimming gala brings all four boarding houses together in a hotly contested afternoon of racing across all principal strokes, distances and age groups. Cheering is strongly encouraged.
Aquatics · GalaCounty Tennis Invitational
Redwood hosts twelve independent schools at our all-weather courts for a full day of singles and doubles competition across junior, senior and mixed categories. Lunch provided for all participants.
Tennis · HostFootball First XI vs Millbridge Academy
A pivotal league fixture against Millbridge Academy kicks off at 14:00 on Pitch 1. Parents and pupils are warmly invited to cheer on the first team in what promises to be a keenly contested afternoon.
Football · HomeCome and see sport in action
The best way to appreciate what our sports programme offers is to visit on a match day or observe a coaching session. We welcome prospective families at any time of the academic year.