Following a long tradition of sporting success and commitment, Sandown High school was designated a specialist sports college in 2004. Five years on, the impact of the specialism can be felt around the school in so many ways e.g

Standards in Sport and PE

With students now following activities they specifically enjoy, and spending at least two hours a week doing this, the levels of attainment have significantly increased.  GCSE PE pass rates are high, with 73% of students gaining a A*-C and a 100% pass rate on the BTEC Award in Sport. The National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences
grows from strength to strength, with the majority of students now achieving Distinction profiles

Sporting success

Currently we are the Hampshire U14 Football Champions, Hampshire schools Golf Champions and were semi-finalist on the Hampshire U16 Cricket cup. We have two students currently competing internationally, five at regional standard and seven at county standard. Read more about our High Performance Academy

Opportunities

For personal and social development, gaining additional life skills, qualifications and unrivalled experiences are a strong feature of the school. The house system provides a strong and successful foundation for developing a well-rounded young person, advocating involvement and active citizenship within Out of Hours Learning

Leadership Academy

Not only do we host the Academy for our School Sports Partnership, we offer fantastic and unrivalled student leadership qualifications opportunities

Across the Curriculum

Projects in English, Art, Technology and Maths have all used the motivational context of sport to engage their students. Find out more within  curriculum

Baylink Schools

Working closely with our local schools to promote and develop high quality PE and with local clubs and agencies to increase active lifestyles in the wider community.