At LGS Stoneygate, we believe PE and Games should be enjoyable, inspiring and confidence‑building. When activities are fun, pupils feel motivated, make progress and experience success—boosting self‑worth and fostering a positive lifelong attitude to physical activity.

We champion a simple formula that underpins our approach:

Effort + Motivation + Persistence = SUCCESS

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Our Aims

A lifelong love of sport

We want every child to leave LGS Stoneygate with a genuine enjoyment of sport and physical activity—something that will benefit their health, wellbeing and confidence long into adulthood.

Strong sporting values

Through sport, pupils develop qualities that matter both on and off the field:

• Self‑discipline
• Physical and mental resilience
• Determination and pride
• The ability to win well and lose gracefully
• Respect for opponents, teammates and officials

Teamwork and community

We actively encourage team sports because they teach children how to work collaboratively, support one another and value the success of the group. These lessons in teamwork are just as important in life as they are in sport.

Inclusive coaching and opportunities

Every pupil receives high‑quality coaching, training and match experience designed to help them grow and develop their skills. All children have the chance to represent the school at an appropriate level and are made to feel equally valued, whatever their starting point or ability.

Supporting Sporting Excellence at LGS Stoneygate

At LGS Stoneygate, we are proud to have pupils who excel in a wide range of sports—from Rugby and Hockey to Swimming and beyond. Their achievements are the result of dedication, hard work and a genuine passion for their sport, and many go on to represent not only the school, but also their county and even national teams.

We recognise that high‑performing young athletes have unique needs. As a school, we provide the support and flexibility required to help them balance their sporting commitments with their academic responsibilities. This includes:

• Understanding and adaptable homework expectations
• Supportive communication between staff, coaches and families
• Practical routines, such as ensuring pupils can eat at appropriate times around training
• Pastoral encouragement to help them manage the pressures of performance and competition

Our aim is to ensure that every talented athlete feels fully supported—so they can continue to thrive both in their sport and in their learning.

We pride ourselves on the array of sporting opportunities our pupils are given. The major games at LGS Stoneygate include Rugby, Football, Hockey and Cricket for boys, and Hockey, Netball, Rounders and Cricket for girls.

From Year 2 to Year 8 all pupils will have two half term blocks of swimming/water polo at the Leicester Grammar School indoor swimming pool. We compete in swimming galas against other South Leicestershire schools.

In PE lessons throughout the academic year, children will also complete a half term of the following activities:

• Pre-prep (Reception - Year 2): Dance, Gymnastics, Athletics and Games
• Prep (Year 3 - 6): Dance, Gymnastics, Athletics, Cross Country and Tennis.
• Senior School (Year 7 - 11): Athletics, Cross Country, Basketball, Mixed Football, Tennis and Volleyball.

Our Year 9 pupils begin preparing for their IGCSEs and this includes PE and Games. Some of our pupils choose to take IGCSE PE in Year 10 and 11. In preparation for this, our older pupils take part in Games at Leicester Grammar School.

Every pupil takes part in our annual Sports Day. Pupils represent their League and are grouped: 

• Pre-prep Sports - Mid-morning and Lunch
• Prep Sports - Afternoon and Tea
• Senior School Sports - Afternoon and Tea

This gives the parents an opportunity to come and see their children taking part in exciting, fun events, with an element of competition.

The PE Department also organise extra events for the pupils. These events include a Christmas pre-prep production with an element of dance, pre-prep gymnastic display, Morris Mile Obstacle Course, an invitational netball & football tournament, special guests to inspire the pupils and many other exciting events. We are always looking for new initiatives and opportunities to inspire our pupils.