Physical Education

Participation in Sport is fundamental to life at Mayfield. It instils the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle throughout the School community, and provides opportunities to build resilience, teamwork and leadership, on and off the playing field. Our sports programme delivers a varied and diverse core curriculum to every student. The girls experience a range of sports including Hockey, Netball, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics, Dance and Tennis. From Year 10 onwards, the curriculum expands to include other sports such as Tag Rugby, Water Polo, Badminton, Volleyball and Aerobics.

In addition to the extensive curricular and extra-curricular PE, the Department offers GCSE and A Level PE. At both levels, students have the opportunity to underpin their practical knowledge with theoretical study, covering Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology, Socio-Cultural Influences, and Physical Training. They develop a deeper understanding of an athlete’s development and apply their knowledge to their own performance.

The School has excellent facilities including an AstroTurf, six fully-lit netball courts/eight tennis courts, a modern dance studio, an indoor heated 25m swimming pool, a fully- equipped fitness room, and a well-equipped gymnasium. The School also boasts impressive riding facilities, with a purpose built Equestrian Centre situated on the School site.