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Sport is at the heart of school life providing every student with the opportunity to fulfil their dreams and aspirations in the embodiment of the school’s motto ‘Love as Brethren’.

Extensive and well maintained grounds enable a wide variety of sports to be played with over fifty extra-curricular clubs available to all students each week. The curriculum provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills, understanding and interest in a whole host of sporting experiences.

The department consists of seven highly qualified and enthusiastic physical education teachers ably supported by a number of specialist sports coaches. This wealth of experience allows students to have the opportunities to compete at house, district, county, regional, national and even international level.

Our inclusive extra-curricular programme is also an outstanding venue for older students to experience leadership opportunities and we have a legacy of exceptional sports captains who assist the department with the mentoring of younger pupils providing sporting role models.

The department is committed to broadening the sporting horizons of our young people and we enjoy the privileges of taking students on a variety of sporting tours both at home and abroad. These memorable experiences give our students exposure to sport in a new environment as well as a cultural immersion.

As one of the top state schools for sport in the country, at the heart of our philosophy is the desire to provide each of our students with the opportunity to access high quality physical education in our warm and friendly community. We firmly believe that learning extends beyond the classroom and everyone is encouraged to participate to develop their skills and also to understand the importance of an active healthy lifestyle and the value of working as part of a team.

Key Stage 3

All students participate in 2 hours a week of Physical Education where they undertake a wide variety of sports using National Curriculum guidelines, and also compete in a series of inter-house competitions in a variety of sports across the year.

Please see attachment for Key Stage 3 curriculum intent, map and activities.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION KS3 CURRICULUM MAP

Key Stage 4

Many CCCS students choose to study Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physical Education. This is a multi faceted course which incorporates both academic and physical aspects whilst providing the unique opportunity to be active while learning. Students are examined at the end point of the two-year course in two theory papers, three sports and one written assessment.

Please see attachment for GCSE PE curriculum intent and map.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION KS4 GCSE CURRICULUM MAP

All key stage 4 students participate in 2 hours a week of physical activity. The programme of study in these lessons is wide and varied with students experiencing traditional and non-traditional sports to encourage a life-long passion for sport, and health and fitness.

Please see attachment for Core PE curriculum intent and map.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION KS4 CORE CURRICULUM MAP

Key Stage 5

A Level Physical Education, like GCSE, is a multi-faceted course which incorporates both academic and physical aspects. The programme of study consists of; anatomy, physiology, skill acquisition, psychology, sociology and history. Students are examined at the end point of the two-year course in three theory papers, one sport and one oral assessment.

Please see attachment for the A Level PE curriculum intent and map.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION KS5 CURRICULUM MAP

Examples of former students sporting careers include; physiotherapist, sports journalist, sports psychologist, nutritionist, sports event management, sports marketing and PE teacher, amongst many others.

Extra Curricular Sport

As consistently one of the top sporting schools in the country we pride ourselves on fostering the development of sporting excellence alongside opportunities for all. There are over 50 sports clubs available each week with approximately 1,000 fixtures each year providing approximately 10,000 student representations per year at local, county, regional, national and even international level. Each year, school teams reach countless national finals in a wide variety of sports, holding several national titles against the very best private and state schools in the country.

Our extensive extra-curricular success can be seen on the ‘Coopers’ Coborn PE Department’ Facebook page and ‘cooperscobornpe’ Instagram page which is updated on a daily basis.

Please see attachment for the most recent ‘Top Sporting State Schools 2018’ published in December 2019 before the pandemic.

In addition, please see attachment for winter and summer extra-curricular clubs list exemplars. Please note these are examples and are subject to change each year.

Number 1 state school for sport

Autumn and Spring-Clubs-Lists Exemplar

Summer clubs list exemplar

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St. Marys Ln,
Upminster,
RM14 3HS

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The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is a company limited by guarantee, and an exempt charity, registered in England and Wales under company number 07547060. The registered address is: St Mary’s Lane, Upminster, Essex. RM14 3HS