At St Joseph’s we are great believers in the benefits of sport; encouraging teamwork and leadership, and developing strength both mentally and physically.
Sports at St Joseph’s includes:
Year 3 – Year 8 Girls: Swimming, Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, Hockey, Netball and Cricket.
Year 3 – Year 8 Boys: Swimming, Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, Rugby and Cricket.
Year 9-13: Fixtures in Rugby, Football and Cricket for Boys as well as Hockey, Football, Netball and Cricket for Girls. In addition, students can choose from a range of alternative sports such as Spinning, Crossfit, Basketball, Volleyball and Badminton.
On-Site Sports Facilities
- Sports Field (multi-purpose, used for Football, Rugby, Athletics and Cricket)
- 2 x All Weather Pitches (used for Hockey, Football, Multi-Skills, Netball & Tennis)
- Netball Court
- Gymnasium
- Prep Hall – with Gym equipment
- Heated indoor Swimming Pool
Students from Year 7 use the full range of facilities at the University of Reading’s Sports Park, just across the road from the school.
- 11-a-side Hockey Astro
- 2 x 11-a-side grass Football pitches
- 2 x 15-a-side grass Rugby pitches
- 3 x 3G 5-a-side football pitches
- Indoor and outdoor tennis courts
- 2 x full size netball courts
- 37m x 32m Sports hall which can accommodate up to 8 badminton courts, 2 volleyball courts or 2 badminton courts.
Sports Matches
Students from Year 3 upwards take part in fixtures against other local schools. A number of our students have been chosen to represent their region or county in their chosen sport. We are advocates for nurturing and supporting exceptional talent and commitment.
St Joseph’s College are proud to be a member of ISFA (Independent Schools Football Association), Berkshire RFU, IAPS and The Society of Heads, and therefore enter various tournaments throughout the year.
Duke of Edinburgh
St Joseph’s College is a Duke of Edinburgh Award Directly Licensed Centre offering the exciting opportunity to undertake the Bronze Award in Year 9 and the Gold Award in the Sixth Form.
A DofE Programme consists of activities across three different sections (Physical, Skills and Volunteering) which can be chosen by the individual based on their current interests or if they have a desire to try something new. The final section is the Expedition section which is undertaken in small groups where one of the aims is to be as self-sufficient as far as possible. Expedition areas include, but aren’t limited to, West Berkshire, the Brecon Beacons and the Lake District. The Award is designed to challenge participants based on where they are already and due to its diversity, offers a truly rewarding experience in a variety of ways.
