Sport

Students participate in PE (‘physical education’) twice a week, playing a wide range of sports, including football, badminton, tennis, basketball, rugby, volleyball, netball and ultimate frisbee. There are additional opportunities to play football and volleyball in supervised after school clubs. Students often use the College’s facilities and equipment to play with their friends in their free time too.

Sports are also included in the weekend programme, with further options such as yoga, table tennis, and walks in the local area incorporated into the schedule

The College has a well-equipped Fitness Centre with a free weights section, resistance machines, a treadmill and a resistance bike which the students can use during supervised times in the evenings or weekends. There is also an open-air 20m swimming pool onsite which is open during the Summer Term and is very popular with the students on hot, sunny days.

Each term the College runs inter-house sports events. Each student is placed in a sports house named after the local area – Burghfield, Aldermaston, Tadley and Mortimer. These events are highly competitive and thoroughly enjoyed by students. Throughout the year, points are accumulated from these events and the winning house is presented with a prize at Speech Day. Additionally, informal staff versus students tournaments are held each term, which are very popular

Health education covering nutrition, fitness and well-being is also covered as part of our PSHE curriculum.

Important Announcement

Richard Lewis and Alistair Wardell were appointed as joint administrators of Padworth College Limited on 30 June 2025.

In the days prior to our appointment the directors had notified parents, guardians, agents and staff that the school was ceasing to trade.

If you are a creditor, you will shortly receive formal notification from the Joint Administrators of their appointment with details of how to claim the amounts you are owed. Please let us know if you have not heard from us by 18 July 2025.

If you have any queries, please send them via email to cmusupport@uk.gt.com.

The affairs, business and property of the Company are being managed by the Joint Administrators who act as agents of the Company and without personal liability. Richard Lewis and Alistair Wardell are authorised by the Insolvency Practitioners Association to act as insolvency practitioners.