As a school, we believe in providing opportunities to engage every pupil, to instill a lifelong love of physical activity through our multi-sport programme.
We also recognise that healthy competition motivates pupils to aim high, whilst developing team and leadership skills. We therefore compete in many sporting events, from inter-Clan competitions to regional and national finals. An impressive number of pupils represent the School at various levels in the following sports:
Our teams compete against local and independent schools in the surrounding counties from Years 7-11.
Year 8-11 pupils represent the School in the National lacrosse tournament
County tournaments are played from Years 7 to 11.
We also host a five invitational lacrosse tournaments per year.
In 2025 Abbot’s Hill U13s and U14s reached the semi finals in Division One Lacrosse Nationals held in Aldershot, competing against big-name lacrosse schools such as Wycombe Abbey and Berkhamsted. In the most recent season, our teams recorded impressive wins over Wycombe Abbey and Walthamstow.
Our teams compete against local and independent schools in the surrounding counties in league and friendly competitions. We compete in the following leagues, fielding A to C squads to ensure maximum participation:
We also host a number of inter-clan sports competitions throughout the year, enabling pupils of all levels to experience competitive sport in a friendly environment.
Our Cross Country teams compete in District and County events throughout the year, including the ESAA Cross-Country Cup, Hertfordshire Schools Cross-Country Competition and York House competition.
Recent achievements include:
We also host a number of inter-clan sports competitions to allow pupils of all abilities to enjoy the competitive experience.
Trampolining coaching is offered on an individual or small group basis.
Rugby is offered in Games lessons from Year 7, and we also run a lunchtime Tag Rugby Club.
Football is a growing sport at Abbot’s Hill, and our U13 and U15 teams regularly play local schools and in the Dacorum League.
Swimmers compete in local galas, and the Independent Schools Association (ISA) competition.
We also host a number of inter-clan sports competitions.
Ski teams compete in the ESSKIA indoor and outdoor championships, the NSSA Open Ski Championships, ERSA Championships, as well as the Independent Schools Association (ISA) competitions.
One of our skiers, Ava, has competed at international level, most recently placing 3rd in the giant slalom.
Inter-clan sports competitions also enable skiers of all abilities to experience competitive sport in a friendly environment.
We enter a wide range of NSEA (National Schools Equestrian Association) events from local grassroots competitions through to national finals. Our riders and their horses compete in all disciplines and at all levels. We have had multiple top three placings at Bury Farm and have qualified for RPL
