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The Grange School Senior Pupil playing tennis.
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Sports

We believe in the power of sport to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork.

AT THE GRANGE SCHOOL WE actively encourage every pupil to get involved in sport beyond their regular games lessons, with training and practice open to all via our wider enrichment offering.

Sports on offer:

  • Rowing
  • Football
  • Rugby
  • Netball
  • Hockey
  • Tennis
  • Cricket

The Grange School Sports Centre, Senior pupil using gym equipment.

Our sports teams compete in hundreds of fixtures throughout the year, regularly playing county, regional, and national finals.

Experienced coaches work hand in hand with our specialist staff, guiding and supporting students in their chosen disciplines to the very best they can.

Sports Tours are organised for students each year with the most recent trips going to Dubai and Italy.

 

Rowing at The Grange

THE GRANGE SCHOOL ROWING CLUB has an enviable reputation and hugely popular. Students as young as 10 and 11 are introduced to rowing in Year 6, starting off solely on the ergs (rowing machines).

At the end of Year 8 students head onto the water for the first time before increasing their river-based training as they progress. The Senior School Sports Centre house 23 Concept 3 ergs and boasts a newly refurbished strength and conditioning suite both of which support our rowers’ water-based training.

The Grange School Rowing Logo

Starting back in 1985 with just a handful of pupils and two boats it has grown to a vibrant and successful club of over 150 pupils, 14 coaches and, 70 boats with a boathouse located on the stunning River Weaver.

Often hailed as the ultimate team sport, rowing offers students a special combination of physical, mental, and social advantages. Our rowing club recognises the valuable discipline and camaraderie cultivated through this sport, which can greatly contribute to a student's holistic growth.
 


I am proud that our club is the epitome of The Grange School values
Gareth Ireland, Director of Rowing

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Rowing is fully integrated into the school calendar and provides the opportunity to compete at a local, national and international level.

Visit our dedicated Grange School Rowing website to find out more:

Grange School Rowing Club

 

Football Academy

WE WANT ALL OF OUR Football Academy players to benefit from the vast knowledge and experience of our qualified coaches and build on their own skills in order to aim even higher and fulfill their potential. The Grange Academy is the next step in their sporting journey, offering a first class curriculum in coaching, training and education providing the foundation for a lifetime of opportunities.
 

 

Meet the Coach
Introducing James Parry

James’ background in coaching comes from working at the Liverpool FC academy for several years. He coached the Liverpool FC U16 and U18 teams, helping to develop seven players who have played as professionals in the English Premier League. James’ Liverpool FC U18 team also reached the FA Youth Cup Final. After leaving Liverpool FC James was headhunted to coach elite players in Los Angeles where he worked with hundreds of junior and senior school aged children. The highlight of James’ time in California was coaching two players who have now represented the USA men’s football national team. When James is not coaching at the Grange he works as an agent and talent scout for the most successful football agency in the world.
Facilities
Football Academy students have access to our range of wonderful facilities. Our site includes the nearby Sports Pavilion as well as a state of the art £6m Sports Centre and all-weather floodlit pitches - all of which offer students the very best in football and teaching facilities.
Details & Pricing
The aims of the Academy are to:
  • Develop each player's ability to achieve their full potential, whatever that level may be.
  • Enable each player to set targets and goals.
  • Develop a positive attitude including their relationships to coaches and players.
  • Develop a resilient mindset.
  • Enjoy and learn from every footballing experience.
     
Students will receive:
  • High-level coaching from a licensed football coach.
  • Regular structured training (6 hours per week).
  • Additional matches to the school programme.
  • Individual fitness testing and training programmes.
  • Education sessions.
  • Talent ID sessions with scouts, coaches and academy staff.
  • Pathways to football related professions via Higher Education.
  • Access to our excellent facilities.
     
Training:
  • Juniors - Monday and Friday 4pm-6pm
  • Seniors - Monday and Friday 5pm-7pm
  • Girls Academy - Tuesday or Thursday 4.30pm-6pm
  • Boys Technical Training - Wednesday 4.30pm-6pm
  • Matches: Minimum 2 per term
  • Talent ID sessions: Minimum 2 per year
     
Cost:

Includes a playing top and a pre-season training camp.

  • 2 Sessions per week - £280 per term
  • 1 Session per week - £150 per term
Curriculum
  • Pre-Season
    SAQ/Fitness/Games
     
  • Week 1
    Assessment Week
     
  • Week 2
    Skills:     Passing and receiving
    Fitness: Endurance
    Education: Goal Setting
     
  • Week 3
    Skills:     Travelling with the ball
    Fitness: Speed
    Education: Pre-match
     
  • Week 4
    Skills:     Shooting
    Fitness: Power
    Education: Arousal
     
  • Week 5
    Skills:     1v1
    Fitness: Flexibility
    Education: Emotional response
     
  • Week 6
    Skills:     Attack v defence
    Fitness: Acceleration
    Education: Planning
     
  • Week 7
    Skills:     Games/Filming
    Fitness: Fitness Testing
    Education: Feedback
     
  • Half Term
     
  • Week 8
    Skills:     Shooting
    Fitness: Endurance
    Education: Post- match
     
  • Week 9
    Skills:     Defending
    Fitness: SAQ
    Education: Mindset
     
  • Week 10
    Skills:     Zonal/Tracking
    Fitness: Speed
    Education: Achieving Goals
     
  • Week 11
    Skills:     Creating Width
    Fitness: Flexibility
    Education: Academic Pressures
     
  • Week 12
    Skills:     Playing Out
    Fitness: Power
    Education: Homework
     
  • Week 13
    Skills:     Set Pieces
    Fitness: Acceleration
    Education: Game Prep
     
  • Week 14
    Skills: Individual Filming
    Fitness: Fitness Testing
    Education: Feedback
Application Form

If you would like to sign up your child to join the Grange Football Academy, then please complete the application form below and a member of our team will get in touch.

 

Sports Centre

THE FOCAL POINT OF THE Sports Centre is our superb, multi-purpose Sports Hall. It can be adapted to be used as an indoor premier netball court, four cricket lanes, four badminton courts, indoor hockey and football pitches as well as a full-size basketball court. We have an impressive professional climbing wall that will test the most ambitious of climbers.

The Grange School Sports Centre, Exterior View.

The centre also has a fitness/dance studio, classroom and recently refurbished strength and conditioning suite. Outdoor there is a MUGA, all-weather pitches, athletics track and grass pitches. A short distance away we have our very own Pavilion, complete with communal space and changing rooms plus further sports pitches which host rugby, football and cricket.