Sports scholarships are available to candidates who offer exceptional talent in team sports and who possess the athletic ability to excel.
Successful Sport Scholars will display all the necessary attributes of a talented sports person: speed, agility, coordination, power, endurance and a desire to progress. A good academic record will also be expected to meet the College’s academic entry requirements.
11+ Sport Scholars receive a tailored sports programme throughout their two years in the Prep School. These include skills clinics, run by professional coaches. An introduction to physical conditioning, which covers whole body exercises, core strength training and fundamental weight training techniques. The pupils are educated in nutrition and sports psychology, which is integrated within the programme.
A 13+ Sports Scholar enters the beginning of the Performance Sports Programme (PSP). A pupil, through their time on the programme, will have access to strength and conditioning, in house sports physiotherapy and sports psychology, professional sports specific coaching, access to additional nutrition, and termly workshops on sport and healthy lifestyle topics.
At 16+ the top of the PSP pyramid sees the most talented and hard working athletes continue or enter the programme. This final part of their school journey sees very much an individual focus on the pupils that show potential to go into a professional or elite sports environment post school. The programme here focuses on a coordinated approach between elite external sporting pathways and school to provide the best supportive environment for pupils to excel.
The PSP programme is there to support scholars and all talented and aspirational students throughout their time at Clifton. The programme is fluid and adaptable as we know all individuals develop and flourish at different stages and therefore we wish to provide the support and opportunities to all our aspirational and talented pupils at the time that is right for them.
The programme has supported many students who have continued with their sports at University level, which has assisted their placements, including US scholarships. Several scholars and students gain professional contracts and go straight into the sports industry, including rugby and cricket contracts.
Notable previous scholars include Lily Owsley – GB Hockey player and Olympic Gold Medalist, Ioan Lloyd – Llanelli Scarlets rugby player and Welsh International and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso – England Rugby and Exeter Chiefs player.
Various other scholarships also available, find out more.
