Sports Reports 2025-26

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Sports Reports Term 6 2025-2026

Year 7 and 8 Cricket Success

Ten boys proudly represented St John’s at the Wiltshire Schools Softball Cricket Tournament: Ned Paradise, Oscar Nelson, Ben Bailey, Ed Hawthorn, Spencer Cukier, Harry Reader, Oliver Littlewood, Tom Shellard, Felix Stevens and Barnaby Watts.

The team enjoyed an excellent tournament, beginning with three group-stage fixtures. They defeated Lavington School by more than 20 runs before securing another impressive victory over Swindon Academy by 30 runs. Their final group match was against Ridgeway, where they narrowly lost with just six balls remaining.

Finishing second in their group, St John’s progressed to the quarter-finals, where they produced a dominant performance against Abbey Park, bowling the opposition out before chasing down the required total in just three overs. This emphatic victory earned them a place in the semi-finals, where they once again faced Ridgeway. In another closely contested match, St John’s battled brilliantly but fell just short, losing with only three balls remaining.

Reaching the semi-finals of a county tournament is a fantastic achievement, and every player should be extremely proud of their effort, determination and sportsmanship throughout the day. Massive congratulations and well done to all involved!

Athletics

Super 8’s Athletics – Qualification to the Wiltshire School Games Final!

St John’s year 7 team delivered an outstanding performance at the Super 8’s athletics competition, emerging as overall winners against strong opposition from Wellington Academy, Stonehenge, and Avon Valley. Their success secures qualification for the Wiltshire School Games at Dauntsey.

Several athletes produced exceptional individual performances. Seb Beattie impressed in the 100m with a time of 12.89 seconds, while Ed Hawthorn achieved a strong long jump distance of 4.36m. Alex Tapper also excelled in the javelin, recording a throw of 27.85m.

Arabella Broomham was the team’s highest scorer, delivering a standout hurdles performance in 12.9 seconds. Olivia Beynon also contributed with a solid 100m run of 14.09 seconds.

Well done to all students who competed and contributed to a fantastic team achievement.

Impressive Performance in Year 7 and Year 8 Athletics Meet at Dauntsey’s School

St John’s competed in the annual Dauntsey athletics meet, facing strong competition from Downe School, Kingswood, Dauntsey, and Portsmouth Grammar School. Both the Year 7 and Year 8 teams approached the event with determination and gave their best performances throughout the day.

The Year 7 boys were in outstanding form, storming to victory in the 4x100m relay and dominating both the sprint events and the throwing competitions. Their efforts earned them an impressive overall third place finish.

There were also notable individual performances, with Annabel Reicher excelling in the 100m and Sophie Best performing strongly in both throwing events.

Throughout the competition, St John’s students showed excellent teamwork and support for one another, representing the school with pride. Despite the challenging weather conditions, spirits remained high, and the day ended on a positive note with much appreciated refreshments.

Outstanding performances at the Wiltshire Athletics Championships

The County Athletics Championships took place at Swindon Athletics Track on 13th June 2026 in excellent conditions for competition.

Our athletes delivered an outstanding performance securing six County Champion Titles  and 11 Podium Finishes across a range of track and field events.

This was an excellent day for the team, with athletes demonstrating commitment, determination and skill across all age groups.  The achievement of six County Champion titles and 11 podium finishes reflects the strength and depth of talent within the squad.

Congratulations to all competitors for representing the school with distinction!

County Champions!

The following were named County Champions in their respective events:

• Sophie Best (Year 7 Girls)– Javelin, 19.41m
• Matilda Todd (Junior Girls)– Discus, 16.83m
• Matilda Todd (Junior Girls)– Javelin, 33.15m
• Evie Patterson (Intermediate Girls)– 200m, 27.24s
• Evie Patterson (Intermediate Girls)– Long Jump, 5.29m
• Seb Beattie (Year 7 Boys)– 150m, 20.29s

Other Podium Finishes

Year 7 Girls

• Arabella Broomham – 3rd, 150m (22.38s)
• Arabella Broomham – 3rd, High Jump (1.24m)

Intermediate Girls

• Evie Patterson – 2nd, 100m (12.98s)

Year 7 Boys

• Alex Tapper – 3rd, Javelin (31.21m)
• Alex Tapper – 3rd, Long Jump (4.22m)

Additional Notable Performances

Year 7 Girls

• Annabel Reichert – 9th, Long Jump (3.36m)
• Abi Fellows – 6th, 800m (2:51)

Junior Girls

• Erin Ludgate – 6th, 300m (50.23s)

Year 7 Boys

• Max Hurkett– 4th, 100m (13.97s)
• Zach Airey – 7th, 800m (2:37.76)
• Dylan Pike – 12th, 800m (2:46.40)
• Max Gill – 9th, 1200m (4:17.49)
• Ben Bailey – 10th, Javelin (16.63m)
• Dexter Williamson – 5th, High Jump (1.34m)

Intermediate Boys

• Oliver Whiting – 4th, 800m (2:14.24)
• William Knight – 4th, 1500m (4:45.28)

St John’s Students Selected to Compete at the English School’s Championship

After competing at the Southwest Schools’ Championships in Exeter, three St John’s students have been selected to represent Wiltshire at the English School Athletics Championships – which is a huge achievement!

Matilda Todd achieve a personal best in javelin, throwing 34m.

Arthur Celliers secured first place in high jump with an excellent performance.

Evie Patterson delivered a record breaking performance in long jump, achieving a personal best of 5.65m.  In doing so, she broke a long-standing record that had stood for over 20 years!  Following this achievement, Evie is now ranked first in the country!

Please join us in congratulating these students on their outstanding success.

Amazing St John’s Athletics Leaders

St John’s student leaders excelled at the Primary Athletics School Games held at Marlborough College.

All 16 students took on key roles, leading vortex, track and standing long jump events for 260 primary school participants. Their organisational skills were put to the test, and they rose to the challenge, ensuring the event ran smoothly.

The day provided a fantastic opportunity for Year 5 and 6 pupils to engage with St John’s students, compete against peers from other schools and develop with skills through coaching at each event.

Many thanks to:

Ella Fila,  Amelie Disley,  Eliza Gill, Harriet Grew,  Charlie Hills,  Edith King, William Knight,  Evie Patterson,  Aurelia Poulter,  Zara Rex,  Olivia Sands,  India Tiley, Matilda Todd,   Mimi Bevan, Eva –May Franklin and Sophia Pontonppidan Toms.

Sports Reports Term 5 2025-2026

Wiltshire Swimming Gala

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Wiltshire Swimming Gala that took place on Wednesday 7th May.   We put forward 16 students from Years 7 and 8 to compete.  Students had a great day competing against 11 other schools. Behaviour was excellent and the students represented the school really well. There were some fantastic performances from many of our swimmers in a very high standard gala. Most notable was Archie Sherwin, in Year 8, who won every race he took part in.  A huge well done to all.

Cricket

New Age Kurling: Wiltshire School Games Champions!

Huge congratulations go to Ashley and Shane on winning the Wiltshire School Games New Age Kurling final!

New Age Kurling is all about sliding stones as close as possible to the centre “button” of the target.  So winning the final with the final stone in the centre of the button is an incredible, high pressure finish that shows great skill and composure under pressure. 

Congratulations Ashley and Shane!

Some of our standout performances included

• Arabella B, who produced an excellent double victory by winning both the High Jump and 150m
• Alex T, who delivered a strong performance to win the Javelin and come 2nd in the Long Jump
• Evie P, who also achieved a superb double success, winning both the Long Jump (5.26m!) and 100m
• Alex P, Max H and Edith K who sprinted to victory in the 100m
• India T, who ran an impressive race to win the 800m
• Matilda T, who performed well in both Javelin and Discus
• Zach A, who ran 2 excellent laps to win the 800m
• Zara R, who dominated the 200m

Congratulations to everyone who took part. It was an excellent afternoon of athletics!

Kennet Athletics Championships

This week, we took 40 students from Years 7–10 represented St John’s School at the Kennet Athletics Trials at Marlborough College. It was a fantastic afternoon of competition, with all students demonstrating excellent effort, determination and sportsmanship throughout the event. They represented St John’s superbly and were a real credit to the school.
The standard of competition was high across all events, and our students rose to the challenge with some outstanding individual performances.

Some of our standout performances included

• Arabella B, who produced an excellent double victory by winning both the High Jump and 150m
• Alex T, who delivered a strong performance to win the Javelin and come 2nd in the Long Jump
• Evie P, who also achieved a superb double success, winning both the Long Jump (5.26m!) and 100m
• Alex P, Max H and Edith K who sprinted to victory in the 100m
• India T, who ran an impressive race to win the 800m
• Matilda T, who performed well in both Javelin and Discus
• Zach A, who ran 2 excellent laps to win the 800m
• Zara R, who dominated the 200m

Congratulations to everyone who took part. It was an excellent afternoon of athletics!

Wiltshire Girls’ Soft Ball Competition

This term St John’s have been competing in the Wiltshire Soft Ball competition.

Results:

STJ 54 runs vs Swindon Academy 34 runs.    The batter of that match was Annabelle Craner, with positive shots and great calling, whilst the best fielder was Matilda Todd, who stopped many balls and threw accurately at the stumps.

STJ 91 runs vs Hardehuish 89 runs. This was our closest game of the tournament. Janice Chiu was outstanding in fielding, with 3 wickets and 2 direct hits.

STJ 82 runs vs Kingsdown 42 runs.  Izzy Hughes hit some brilliant sixes and fours.

Semi-Final: STJ 54 vs Malmesbury 58.  This was a close fought game, down to the very last ball, where Malmesbury required 2 runs to win.  Unfortunately, their batter hit a 4, which meant that we lost by 4 runs.  Malmesbury went on to win the championship.

Congratulations to all girls who took part, you represented the school with pride and determination, truly living up to the values of Ambition, Integrity and Respect.

Sports Reports Term 4 2025-2026

Year 7 and Year 8 Touch Rugby Competition

On 10th March, St John’s proudly hosted the Year 7/8 Girls Touch Rugby Tournament as part of the Wiltshire School Games. Our student leaders did a fantastic job helping to run the event and officiate matches throughout the day.

This year, we had an impressive three teams competing an incredible turnout that reflects the girls’ enthusiasm and commitment shown at Touch Rugby Club each week.

The tournament gave our players a brilliant opportunity to test their skills against teams from other schools, gain valuable match experience, and showcase how much progress they’ve made this season.

A huge congratulations to our Players of the Tournament: Arabella Broomham, Connie Smith, and Liela Adrazola for their outstanding performances.

Year 10 Netball

Well done to our Girls’ Netball Team at their area tournament.

The Year 10 netball team represented the school superbly at their recent area tournament. Competing in a very strong pool, the girls worked hard in every match and finished third, narrowly missing out on the top two.

They carried great momentum into the Plate competition, playing some excellent netball and showing fantastic resilience and teamwork throughout the afternoon. Their efforts were rewarded with a brilliant second-place finish in the Plate.

A great achievement and a fantastic display of teamwork from the whole squad. Well done girls!

Hockey Leaders

Well done to our hockey leaders who represented St John’s so positively while supporting the primary school hockey festival held at Marlborough College.

Throughout the day, they worked with younger students, helping to deliver coaching sessions and encouraging them to develop their skills and confidence in hockey.

In addition to leading activities, our leaders also took responsibility for umpiring all of the games, showing great maturity, fairness, and knowledge of the sport.

Their enthusiasm, leadership, and willingness to help ensured the festival ran smoothly and created a fun and supportive environment for all of the primary school participants. They were fantastic role models and represented the school with pride.

Table Tennis

St John’s Table Tennis Crowned Wiltshire School Games Champions

The St John’s KS3 and KS4 table tennis squads delivered a day of exceptional skill, composure, and competitive grit as they powered their way to the Wiltshire & School Games Championship titles. The squad of 8 have demonstrated superb commitment in preparation training hard both in and out of school.

KS3: A Flawless Display of Dominance

The KS3 team produced a performance nothing short of remarkable. Their consistency, focus, and technical precision set the tone for the day and showcased the depth of talent within the squad. Overall, across four matches, each consisting of eight singles games, they did not drop a single game, giving them a tournament score of 32–0.

KS3 Team:

• Leo King
• Jamie Airey
• Max Lacey
• Barnaby Watt

KS4: Grit, Class, and a Champion’s Response

Back once again to defend their title, the KS4 team matched the younger squad’s intensity, securing three undefeated match victories before facing their toughest challenge: the formidable Bishops Wordsworth’s School. Renowned for their strength and pedigree in table tennis, Bishop’s pushed St John’s harder than any opponent had all day, handing the team their first individual game loss of the tournament.

The response from St Johns was outstanding. Showing resilience, composure, and a refusal to be rattled, the KS4 players rallied brilliantly to secure the overall match win and with it, the title with a final score 29-3.

KS4 Team:

• Edward Thomas
• Arthur Ramsden
• Gus Pope
• Luke Browning

Badminton County Finals

Well done to all of those who represented St John’s in our KS3 and KS4 badminton teams at the County Finals. Our boys did fantastically well in reaching this event which was achieved through both finishing 2nd in the regional tournament earlier in the year. We found the jump in standard to be huge at the County Finals and both of our teams unfortunately finished 4th in their groups and did not qualify for the next stage.

It was great for them to get a glimpse at what top level badminton looks like and they have something to work towards if they are to improve on this next year.

Football

Year 7 Girls Teams Impress at School Games Tournament

St John’s took three teams to the Year 7 Girls’ School Games football tournament at Pewsey School, delivering a fantastic day of effort, teamwork, and determination.

Team 1 produced an outstanding performance to finish 1st in League 1 — a brilliant achievement. Congratulations to the players on a well-deserved top spot!

Team 2 competed strongly against tough opposition to secure 4th place in League 1, showing great resilience throughout their matches.

Team 3 also impressed, finishing 3rd in League 2 after a series of competitive games and some excellent team play.

A great tournament overall for St John’s, with all three teams demonstrating a fantastic level of skill.

Congratulations to the full squad for playing their part in a fantastic tournament: Florence.A, Emz.B, Abi.B, Bea.C, Annabelle.C, Abi.F, Thea.H, Matilda.J, Poppy.J, Flo.L, Vesper.L, Scarlett.N, Indie.P, Elsie.P, Izzy.L

Year 7 and Year 8 Boys Football

Both the year 7 and year 8 football teams have been very successful in the Swindon Schools Competition.

Both teams are undefeated in their leagues winning 3/3 games. Both teams now have home Quarter final fixtures this week.

The year 7 B Team won the lates B team festival at Kingsdown School beating Highworth in the final.

A massive well done to everyone who has represented the school including over 25 years 7s!

Sports Reports Term 3 2025-2026

Year 7 Netball Tournament

The Year 7 netball team represented St John’s at a rescheduled tournament, which took place in very cold conditions.

Despite the challenging temperatures, the girls showed excellent commitment, resilience, and sportsmanship throughout the day.

Across six matches, the team got one win, two draws, and three losses, with several games decided by very small margins.

The close nature of many of the matches reflected the girls’ determination and improving teamwork, as they competed strongly against a high standard of opposition.

The players supported one another well on and off the court and conducted themselves impeccably, always acting as great representatives of St John’s. Their positive attitude and perseverance were particularly commendable given the conditions.

The team finished the tournament in 6th place overall. Well done to all involved for their effort, enthusiasm, and teamwork.

Year 8 Netball

Year 8 Netball Triumph!

A huge well done to the Year 8 girls’ netball team for their emphatic 14–6 victory over Pewsey School!

Brilliant mid-court play from Janice Chiu, Eliza Gill, and Alannah Murch as they kept the game flowing smoothly, linking defence to attack with sharp interceptions and calm, smart passes. Up front, Natalia and Chloe (GS and GA) worked brilliantly together to create and convert scoring chances, dominating the shooting D. Each quarter saw St John’s extend their lead further a confident, well-deserved win!

Year 9 & 10 Netball

St John’s vs Devizes

The Year 9 netball team delivered a dominant performance against Devizes, securing an impressive 28–5 victory.

The team showed excellent movement and control throughout the match, creating numerous scoring opportunities. They were able to show how versatile they were by playing a range of positions. Mimi was named Player of the Match for her outstanding all-round play and consistent impact on the game.

The Year 10s were involved in a much tighter contest but held their nerve to claim a hard-fought 14–12 win.

The match was competitive from start to finish, with strong defensive efforts and crucial goals at key moments. Anna-Fleur earned Player of the Match for her composure and influential performance in this closely fought game.

Congratulations to both teams!

Year 10: St John’s vs Pewsey

The Year 10 netball team were involved in a nail-biting four quarter match against Pewsey, showing determination and resilience throughout. St John’s started strongly, taking a 5–2 lead in the first quarter and playing with real confidence. In the second quarter, the team continued to work hard, but Pewsey responded well and turned the game around to lead 10–6 at half time.

The final two quarters were very closely contested, with both teams matching each other goal for goal. Despite sustained effort across the court, the game finished 17–12 in Pewsey’s favour.

The match was competitive from start to finish, with Carys Williams and Anna-Anna Fleur Hartman fighting hard to transition the ball from defence into attack and support our shooters.

In the shooting circle, Ella Pitman was calm and composed, converting her chances consistently under pressure. Her influential performance and accuracy under the post earned her a well-deserved Player of the Match award.

Boccia

Eight Year 7 and 8 students from St John’s were invited to take part in the Wiltshire School Boccia Festival, held at Avon Valley Academy. This was the first time our students had experienced playing Boccia, but they quickly picked up the skills needed to be competitive against other schools.

What is Boccia? Boccia is an exciting game that involves rolling a jack ball within a marked playing area. Players then roll, throw, or kick their own balls to get as close as possible to the jack.

Before arriving, the team spirit was already high thanks to an energising pep talk from Ted Hall on the minibus. Once the competition began, students quickly developed tactics to outwit their opponents and refine their game strategy.

Both Toby Robinson and Gwen Jones impressed with their accurate rolls managing to touch the jack several times during their matches. Our red team showed great determination, winning all their games and earning an impressive 4th place finish. With a few more balls landing nearer to the jack, they could have placed even higher. Meanwhile, our blue team delivered a strong performance and secured 3rd place, ending the festival on a real high with an outstanding final match.

Cross Country

St John’s students delivered an excellent showing at the Wiltshire Cross Country Championships on 17th January 2026, representing Kennet across multiple age groups.

The Year 7 boys’ race brought two outstanding results: Zach Airey finished 10th, with Ceilen Naylor close behind in 11th.

Both earned selection for the Wiltshire Team in the South West Championships!

In the Year 7 girls’ race, Rose Biddick impressed with a 14th place finish, narrowly missing out on qualifying for the County squad, but demonstrating strong potential.

Overall, St John’s athlete showed determination, teamwork and real promise for the future!

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Teams Qualify for County Finals

St John’s recently took both a KS3 and KS4 boys’ table tennis team to the School Games area competition, held at St Joseph’s in Salisbury. Throughout the day, the boys demonstrated an exceptionally high standard of table tennis, competing with focus, resilience and sportsmanship.

The key rivals of the tournament were Bishop Wordsworth School, a familiar and formidable opponent, with fixtures between the two schools historically being very closely contested.

The KS4 team delivered an outstanding performance, winning all of their matches to finish first overall. This unbeaten run means they qualify for the county finals in first place – a fantastic achievement.

The KS3 team also impressed. Their only loss came early in the tournament against a strong Bishop Wordsworth side. Showing great character, the team responded superbly, winning all of their remaining matches to secure second place overall and qualification for the county finals.

Congratulations to the following students:

KS4 – Edward Thomas, Arthur Ramsden, Gus Pope and Luke Browning

KS3- Leo King, Jamie Airey, Max Lacey, Barnaby Watts

We wish both teams the very best of luck as they prepare to represent St John’s at county level.

Finally, we would like to express our gratitude to Richard Ramsden for his continued commitment to table tennis at St John’s. Richard runs three after-school table tennis clubs and plays a key role in developing the sport both within the school and across the wider community. For more information on how to get involved, please refer to the PE department’s extra-curricular clubs booklet for Terms 3 and 4.

Sports Reports Term 2 2025-2026

Year 7 Netball

STJ v Pewsey Vale

The Year 7 Netball team faced Pewsey Vale at home and continued to build on their strong start to the season, with some new faces joining the squad. They showed excellent teamwork and determination throughout the game, demonstrating great movement on the court and strong defensive play. Their effort and focus were rewarded with a well-deserved 5–1 victory.

🌟 Players of the Match: Tilly S and Jasmine S  for their excellent teamwork and game play. 🌟

Key Stage 3: Halloween Netball Tournament

🎉Well done to everyone that dressed up and played in the Halloween Netball Tournament🎉

It was fantastic to see so many Year 7–9 St John’s students dress up and take part in the Halloween netball tournament. Everyone really got into the spirit of the event, creating a fun and lively atmosphere. There was some excellent teamwork and impressive play displayed across all the teams

Year 8 Netball Teams

Area Netball Tournament

Well done to our Y8 Girl’s netball team!

The Y8 team faced tough competition at the annual Area Netball Tournament held at Malmesbury School.

St John’s entered two teams, giving players the chance to showcase their training and teamwork.  Both teams demonstrate excellent movement on the course, strong defensive play and great determination throughout.

Team A secured a commendable 4th place with two wins, one draw and two losses.

Team B showed fantastic improvement across their matches and achieved an impressive 3rd place finish.

Congratulations Girls!

St John’s Netball Leaders

🌟Well done to our St John’s netball leaders for their impressive leadership skills.

Our Year 9–12 students did a fantastic job running and umpiring the Primary School Netball Festival held at Marlborough College. There were some highly competitive games between St Mary’s and Ramsbury Primary Schools, and our leaders umpired fairly and positively throughout. They represented St John’s brilliantly and were excellent role models for the younger players.🌟

Cross Country Trials

Congratulations to all students who took part in the Cross Country Trials!

It was fantastic to see such a great turnout from Years 7-11.  We are looking forward to seeing the qualifying students represent St John’s at the Kennet District Trials at Marlborough College on 20th November 2025

Cross Country: Kennet District Championship

Well done to all St John’s students who competed in the Kennet District Championship on 20th November hosted at Marlborough College.

The top ten fishers in the race proceed to the Wiltshire Cross Country Championships.  Of the 18 STJ runners, 16 have qualified!

Congratulations to everyone who took part on a very cold day.

Year 7  are the Swindon Schools’ Rugby Champions!

St Johns 45 – 5 RWBA

After a successful rugby campaign in which the year 7 rugby team were undefeated in 4 matches, the team made the journey to Cirencester rugby club for the Swindon Schools Final against RWBA.

After a strong start St Johns broke the deadlock, some good work at the break down led to us breaking the defensive line and scoring our first try. RWBA pulled a try back from an incredible run from their Winger.

However, the boys heads did not drop, and they demonstrated excellent resilience and continued to dominate the ball possession, creating many attacking opportunities without being able to find the final pass. Our dominance on the ball finally paid dividends towards the end of the half with 2 quick tries to go in at Half –Time with a 15-5 lead.

After a few tactical tweaks and some substitutions, St Johns came out the blocks quickly with Ed Hawthorne scoring from an incredible run with the ball. St Johns dominated possession of the ball, the break down and were making lots of strong tackles when not on the ball.

An outstanding last ditch tackle from Harry Reader stopped Bassett from making it 20-10, but from then on St Johns didn’t look back, the tries continued to flow, eventually leading to a huge 45-5 win.

Try scorers – Edward Hawthorn x2, Teddy Baverstock-Seaman, Joe Harvey, Billy Harvey, Noah Courtney, Max Waine, Elliot Wildin, Zach Sainsbury

A huge shout out to the players in the final, as well as all the other players that played in the earlier rounds, It was a real squad effort!

Year 7 rugby team

Barney Bough (Captain), Harry Reader (VC), Teddy Baverstock-Seaman, Noah Courtney, Freddie Edwards, Ossy Halls, Billy Harvey, Joe Harvey, Harry Taylor, Max Waine, Elliot Wildin, Edward Hawthorn, Ruben Hough, Zach Sainsbury, Daniel Capoferri. Cadel Addis, Hugo Degouve, Max Gill, Teddy McSkimming, Noah Prosser, Ben Bailey,

Y7 Rugby

RWBA 11 -9 STJ

With many of the squad who featured in the recent Swindon Schools Final taking a well-earned rest, a fresh and enthusiastic group of St John’s Y7’s travelled to Royal Wootton Bassett for a friendly fixture.

RWB kindly supplied a few players to ensure the match could go ahead, setting the stage for a spirited and good-natured contest.

From the first whistle, both teams showed real energy and intent. St John’s settled quickly, moving the ball with confidence and showing excellent teamwork despite the unfamiliar line-up.

The tries flowed throughout, with both sides producing some excellent finishes.

St John’s worked hard, tackled bravely, and showed fantastic determination in every area of the pitch.

The hosts, however, managed to edge ahead, and despite St John’s pushing right to the final whistle, Royal Wootton Bassett secured a well-taken 11–9 victory

New Age Kurling: St John’s Reach Wiltshire Finals

St John’s celebrated an amazing performance at the New Age Kurling competition.  We were particularly proud of them for the camaraderie amoung the team and the students from other schools.

The first part of the day gave players a chance to practise their technique, get used to the floor surface and fine-tune the running of the stone through various target challenges.

Teams

St John’s proudly entered three teams:

• Team 1: Ashley W  and Shane H
• Team 2: Bella D , Alfie S, and Rhylee
• Team 3: Toby A and Alfie D

Awards

Both Rhylee and Ashley were awarded medals for their outstanding performances during the practice rounds and for demonstrating excellent focus and sportsmanship.  Alfie S was recognised by his fellow players with the Most Improved Player award.

Competition

Sports Reports Term 1 2025-2026

Year 7 Netball
A brilliant first outing for our Y7 Girls’ Netball Team!

In their debut match, the girls took on Devizes School and put in a fantastic performance. They grew in confidence across all four quarters, working tirelessly in defence, sharpening up their marking, and moving the ball swiftly through the court. Their hard work paid off with some excellent scoring opportunities, securing a well-deserved 10–4 victory.

🌟 Player of the Match: Tilly S for her excellent attacking and defensive play. 🌟

A great start to the season – well done girls! 👏🏐

🏉 Match Report: St John’s Secondary School 15–2 Abbey Park Secondary School 🏉

Final Score: St John’s 15 – Abbey Park 2

In a dominant display of teamwork and attacking flair, St John’s  surged to an emphatic 15–2 victory over Abbey Park Secondary School in a high-energy rugby clash.

From the opening whistle, St John’s looked sharp and controlled proceedings with precise passing and relentless pressure. The scoring was well distributed across the squad, showcasing the team’s depth and cohesion

Year 7 Rugby County Cup: Semi-Final

Score: STJ 4 – 3 Lydiard Park Academy (after extra time)

In what can only be described as a clash of the Titans, Lydiard Park Academy’s Year 7 rugby team fought an epic battle against St John’s Marlborough in the County Cup Semi-Final.  The game was a showcase of passion, defensive grit and phenomenal running rugby from both sides, ultimately needing extra time to separate the two evenly matched teams.

An extra time winner from Joe helped win the game, with his second try of the day.

Congratulations STJ! See you in the final!

Y7 & Y8 Girls Rugby

Girls Rugby Festival

Hungerford Rugby Club hosted a vibrant Year 7 and Year 8 Girls’ Rugby Festival, inviting St John’s to take part in an inspiring day designed to grow passion and skills in the sport. The festival was created to encourage young female players, highlighting values of teamwork, leadership, and camaraderie.

The event saw the St John’s girls immersed in a carousel of rugby skills workshops throughout the morning, giving them the chance to improve technique while having fun in an inclusive and supportive atmosphere. The day concluded with a lively game of rugby rounders, bringing together all participants for a final burst of competitive spirit.

St John’s made the most of the opportunity, enjoying every aspect of the festival and finishing on a high when they triumphed in the rugby rounders tournament. It was a perfect ending to a memorable day that left the team motivated and inspired for future rugby challenges.

Year 8 Netball
St John’s vs Devizes School

The Year 8 girls kicked off their netball season with an impressive and hard-fought match against Devizes School. From the opening whistle, the team displayed determination, teamwork, and a fantastic attitude. After a challenging first quarter where Devizes took an early 6-goal lead, St John’s continued to build momentum, applying consistent pressure and improving their play with each quarter.

Despite their brilliant comeback efforts, the game ended with a narrow 9–10 defeat. The team should be proud of their resilience, focus, and positive spirit throughout the match.

Y9 Netball
St John’s vs Devizes School

In their first netball match of the season, the Year 9 girls delivered a fantastic performance against Devizes School. From the first whistle, they showed determination, teamwork, and excellent control of the game. Their relentless effort and smart play created numerous scoring opportunities, leading to an impressive 22–1 victory.

🌟 Player of the Match: Olivia Sands – outstanding defensive work and consistent pressure throughout.

Year 9 Boys Rugby

🏐Year 9 Rugby Match Report – vs Ridgeway🏐

The Year 9 rugby team delivered a commanding performance in their fixture against Ridgeway School, securing an impressive and well-deserved victory. From the opening whistle, St John’s dominated possession and territory, displaying superb teamwork, strong defensive structure, and relentless attacking pressure.

Ridgeway fought hard but struggled to match the pace and intensity of the St John’s side. Every player contributed to the win, with standout performances across the pitch and unwavering commitment throughout. It was a clinical display that reflected both hard work in training and outstanding team spirit — a performance that sets an excellent standard for the rest of the season.

Y9/10 Girls Hockey Team

👏 Huge congratulations to our Y9/10 Hockey Team on a fantastic performance against St Mary’s Calne and winning 1-0 👏

The girls played with brilliant determination, showing great skill both in attack and defence throughout a tightly contested match. Our goal came from a superb set piece, with Eva striking the ball beautifully into the corner.

A special mention goes to Carys, who stepped into goal for the very first time and looked like a natural!

🌟 Players of the Match: India and Carys 🌟

An excellent team effort all round – well done girls🏑

Year 10 Primary Golf Leaders
Year 10 Sport Studies & GCSE Leaders Inspire at Tri Golf Event 🏌️‍♀️⛳

St John’s Year 10 Sport Studies and GCSE PE leaders shone at the Marlborough Golf Club this week, inspiring local primary school pupils during a fantastic Tri Golf competition. The leaders demonstrated confidence, enthusiasm, and excellent organisation as they delivered clear instructions and engaging demonstrations.

Their encouragement and positivity created an exciting, supportive atmosphere where pupils of all abilities felt included and motivated. The local primary schools were full of praise for the St John’s leaders, recognising their professionalism and outstanding leadership skills.

A brilliant effort by all involved – true role models for the school! 🌟👏

Year 11 Netball

🏐Year 11 Netball Match Report – vs Devizes🏐

The Year 11 netball team put in a fantastic performance against Devizes, demonstrating real progress in their tactical play and showcasing their strong attacking skills. Throughout the game, the team displayed great resilience and teamwork, adapting their strategies to maintain consistent pressure on their opponents.

Betty was deservedly named Player of the Match for her excellent defensive play, making several crucial interceptions and helping to keep the team in contention.

Despite their best efforts, the final score was 24–15to Devizes. The team can be proud of their performance and the improvements they continue to make each match.

Table Tennis

Wiltshire Junior Ranking Competition

The Junior Wiltshire Ranking Event took place at Dauntsey’s School, bringing together the county’s top young talent for an evening of outstanding competition. St John’s proudly fielded a remarkable 16 players out of a total of 41 competitors from across Wiltshire, representing an impressive 39% of all participants.

The students delivered exceptional performances throughout the event, showcasing skill, determination, and team spirit.

Their hard work paid off with a dominant showing across both the U15 Cadet and U19 Junior Categories.

U15 Cadets

1st: Leo King

2nd: Gus Pope

4th: Max Lacey

5th: Jamie Airey

U19 Juniors

1st: Edward Thomas

2nd: Arthur Ramsden

These outstanding results reflect the strength and depth of talent at St John’s.  The top six performing students will now go on to represent Wiltshire in upcoming Cadet and Junior competitions, continuing to build on the school’s reputation for developing young sporting excellence.

Key Stage 3 Sports Captains

👏 Congratulations to All Applicants!👏

A huge well done to everyone who applied for a Sports Captain role this year. You made the PE departments job very hard!

Your passion, leadership, and sportsmanship make our school proud!