Lower School Physical Education consists of a broad and balanced programme, which includes dance, gymnastics, health related exercise and athletics along with a variety of team games. In years 10 and 11, students participate in a guided options scheme; all pupils are required to select activities to study in greater depth. There are also opportunities to obtain the Junior Sports Leaders Award and to follow a highly popular GCSE course in Physical Education as well as a Short Course GCSE programme. The department also runs a successful A/S and A Level Physical Education course.

The Department's extra-curricular programme at lunchtime, after school and weekends is extensive and includes recreational clubs, activities as well as competitive sports. These are very well attended at all ages and operate very successfully wth support from parents, pupils and staff.