St Peter’s named one of the best schools for cricket in the UK

St Peter’s named one of the best schools for cricket in the UK

St Peter's is proud to have been placed in top three ‘Best Boarding Schools for Cricket in UK’. This achievement is a reflection of the dedicated and specialist coaching staff and the talented, proactive and hard-working pupils who have helped establish St Peter’s as one of the country’s leading cricket schools.

The list was selected by The UK Boarding School Advisors, an independent educational consultancy that specialises in providing expert guidance within the UK boarding school sector. The rankings were compiled independently and based on evidenced cricketing specialism.

St Peter's were crowned National T20 Champions in 2024 and followed that up the year after with a semi-final finish in the same competition. Gareth Sharp, Head of Cricket at the School, stated:

'To be recognised among the UK’s leading boarding schools for cricket is a fantastic endorsement of the hard work, commitment and passion shown by our players, coaching team, and wider school community. We are proud to provide an environment where young cricketers can develop their skills, compete at the highest level and foster a lifelong love of the game. This accolade reflects not only the strength of our cricket programme, but also the various forward thinking approaches we have built around it, one that encourages ambition, adaptability and continuous improvement. Being acknowledged alongside the very best in the country reinforces the direction of our programme and motivates us to continue raising standards, creating opportunities for growth and supporting every player’s journey, whether their aspirations are recreational, representative, or professional.'

Sport is a crucial aspect of life at St Peter's, with pupils starting to learn sport from a very early age. Pupils also benefit from having access to state-of-the-art facilities, expert support and opportunities to compete at the highest level. This commitment to excellence has enabled the school to achieve consistent success at regional and national level, while regularly developing top level talents.

Being recognised as one of the UK's best boarding schools for cricket is another significant milestone for St Peter’s and highlights the strength of a programme that continues to grow each year.