At Hartland High, sport is an integral part of our culture, fostering physical wellbeing, mental resilience, and a strong sense of community. We empower every student to discover their passions, test their limits, and build healthy habits for life. The school boasts impressive sporting facilities which enable students to participate in a range of sports and activities.

There are opportunities for students of all abilities, whether it’s the first time taking part or highly experienced, in a variety of sports. Hartland High participates in a series of competitions across a number of sports locally, regionally and nationally; showing incredible success. Examples being U19 National Champions for basketball and the Year 7 and 9 football teams winning the Greenshaw Learning Trust football competitions. 

Why sport matters:

• Character and resilience: sport teaches students how to handle both victory and defeat with grace, building grit and perseverance.

• Teamwork and leadership: collaborating on the field sharpens communication, trust, and strategic thinking skills that directly translate to the classroom.

•  Health and wellbeing: regular physical activity lowers stress, boosts academic focus, and nurtures long-term physical and mental balance.

•  Inclusive ethos: from high performance to complete beginners, our programme ensures that every student experiences the joy of movement.

Opportunities to get involved:

• Enrichment clubs: whether it is your first time or a regular player, opportunity to take part in a variety of sports.

• Inter-house: termly competitions that build school spirit and friendly competition across all year groups, with our whole school sports day at the end of the year.

•  School fixtures: fixtures against other schools, both friendly and competitive, allowing students to represent the school against other schools both locally and regionally.

• Student leadership: dedicated pathways for senior students to gain coaching experience, referee junior matches, and lead house teams.

For more information, please speak to a member of the PE department or click here for the Reading Rockets Facebook page.