Sport

Fixtures & results

Our teams compete in many sports events at a local, regional and national level.

Find out how our teams have been doing, and see the latest fixtures on our
sports site.

Cross-country

Making use of Hampstead Heath, Mile End Stadium, and our very own Barbican highwalks to train, City’s cross-country squad competes at events such as the English Schools Cross Country Cup and London Youth Games, regularly reaching national finals. We also offer a friendly weekly running club, which is open to all.

Netball

This is our most attended sports club, and our main sport in autumn term. We are involved in competitive fixtures – entering national and regional competitions. Last year, we won the Sisters in Sport Shield through a National Competition. We also play friendly netball fixtures against schools across London and the wider region, and run friendly netball clubs for everyone to get involved in the sport. There is something for everyone wanting to take part!

Gymnastics

We have a gymnastics squad and several gymnastics clubs. Our bi-annual gym and dance display gives all pupils the opportunity to showcase the moves and routines they have honed in lessons and recreational clubs. Our gymnastics squad train every morning, while frequently reaching and winning national finals of British, English, and Independent Schools Gymnastic Association competitions.

Football

From the USWNT to the Lionesses, there is no doubt women’s football is an increasingly popular sport. At City, students dribble, shoot, and score against each other as well as other schools in competitive and friendly fixtures.

Tennis

Making use of our two full-sized tennis courts on site, we host recreational lunchtime tennis clubs, as well as friendly fixtures against other London schools. Our tennis squad compete in local, regional and national competitions – such as the Aegon National Competition – and enjoy a trip to see the masters at work at the Wimbledon Championships most years.

Fencing

Fancy working on your swordsmanship? Our in-house fencing coach, Graham, teaches students in squads and clubs how to wield their sword and win bouts in our fully equipped hall. Not only do we host friendly tournaments with other schools, but our fencers were national finalists last year. They also represent the school at competitions including the London Youth Games, London Youth Championships, British Schools Team Championships.

Rowing

Our newest sport at CLSG is rowing! Our students row at Royal Docks Adventure, which is London Youth Rowing’s main base. Our students are enjoying developing their team and leadership skills whilst having fun on the water.

Swimming

Blessed with our very own pool, swimming is a convenient and popular co-curricular activity. Our swim squad train in the morning, and compete all year round at regional and national events. Recreational swimming clubs also run at lunch times for pupils in all years to perfect their tumble turns and front crawl. There are also an array of pool based activities in lessons, such as artistic swimming and water aerobics.

Cricket

Currently a recreational club, our cricket programme is being developed through friendly fixtures with other schools, with the aim of become more competitive. Our very own Mr Codd, Deputy Head Academic, runs the lunchtime club.

Karate

As our newest yet most exciting lunchtime club, martial arts allows pupils to marshal their power for this sport, testing their progress by gaining different belts. Plans are afoot to introduce our first dojo soon.

Sports Day

Every pupil in years 7-10 takes part in an inter-house rounders tournament and athletics meet. This is hosted annually at City of London’s spacious sports ground, Grove Park, during an all-round track and field event. All pupils score points for their house by taking part.

Dance

There is something for everyone, whether pupils want to dance on a squad or just for fun. Our bi-annual gym and dance allows pupils to showcase their new routines and the skills they have honed in lessons and recreational clubs.

Athletics

There are both squads – who compete at regional and national competitions – and recreational clubs. Both are able to train onsite throughout the year and offsite at a local track.