Sport

Hockey is a major sport at KGS and is played during the Autumn and Spring terms through Games lessons, after-school training and Saturday fixtures. It is played by students of all abilities, from those trying the game for the first time to those competing at national and international level. In a typical season, KGS teams play more than 400 fixtures from U12 through to 1st XI, with students representing the  School across all age groups.

Teams compete in Tier 1 England Hockey National Competitions, the Independent Schools Cup and National Indoor Championships. KGS has an outstanding record in school hockey, regularly producing junior international players at U16 and U18 level and competing successfully at national level indoors and outdoors. Recent achievements include national titles at U13, U14 and U15, and regular national finals appearances for senior teams in the Tier 1 Championships and the Independent Schools Cup.

Old Kingstonians and current students have represented their countries at the highest level, including Olympic and Commonwealth Games hockey and junior international championships. The programme is supported by a highly experienced coaching team made up of current and former international and Premier League players, alongside well-qualified staff, and strong links with leading local clubs including Surbiton, Wimbledon, Teddington and Old Cranleighans.

Tours are a valued part of the hockey programme, with regular opportunities to play within the UK and overseas, including European destinations and biennial tours to South Africa.  

Football is a popular sport at KGS. Every student does football in Games in either the Autumn or Spring Term. We field a wide range of squads from U12 to senior level, offering opportunities for both competitive and recreational players.

Sessions focus on technical development, tactical understanding and teamwork, led by a team of UEFA-qualified coaches. Fixtures are played in county, national and Independent Schools Football Association cups, alongside a strong programme of friendly matches.

Girls’ football has gone from strength to strength, with teams reaching the latter stages of national competitions in recent years.

European football tours take place every two years, adding a memorable dimension to the co-curricular experience. 

Netball is played during the autumn and spring terms from U12 to U18 and all girls play Netball in Games in the first to third year. With excellent facilities at Ditton Field and the main school site, every age group benefits from regular training and competitive fixtures. 

We regularly field multiple teams per year group, with top squads competing successfully at county level.

Tours provide additional opportunities for development and team bonding, particularly for middle and senior school players. 

Cricket at KGS is open to all and continues to grow in both participation and performance. While most fixtures take place in the summer term, keen cricketers can train throughout the year, supported by specialist coaches.

We typically field a large number of teams, giving the vast majority of students the chance to represent the School. Alongside this inclusive approach, ambitious players benefit from our Player Development Programme, which offers individual coaching and tailored support.

Our facilities at Ditton Field include multiple grass pitches, nets and bowling machine, enabling high-quality training at all levels. Teams regularly compete successfully at county and national level, with both boys’ and girls’ sides achieving notable success.

In 2025 our U15 girls cricket team won the National T20 and the National Indoor competition as well as finishing runners up in the National 100 ball competition. 

Rowing is a distinctive and highly successful co-curricular option at KGS, starting in the Third Year. Many students start as complete novices, often discovering the sport for the first time in the Third Year, and go on to achieve remarkable success. 

As a late-development sport, rowing offers opportunities for students to progress rapidly, with strong links between athletic development, academic commitment and personal discipline. KGS rowers compete at major national regattas and have an exceptional record of international representation, Olympic success and progression to university rowing programmes in the UK and USA. 

Training takes place on the Thames at our boathouse in Thames Ditton, supported by camps in the UK and overseas.  

Tennis at KGS balances participation with performance and is played primarily during the summer term, with squad training beginning earlier in the year. With extensive court provision at Ditton Field, we are able to support large numbers of players.

Students compete in local, county and national competitions, as well as enjoying friendly fixtures, House competitions and whole-school events. Individual players regularly represent Surrey and compete nationally, supported by structured coaching and regular practice. 

Golf is a growing sport at KGS and is particularly enjoyed by older students. Golf is a games option from the fourth year.

For younger students who are keen golfers there is a range session once a week and the option of joining a golf team from first year.