Sports at Thomas Telford School
Facilities
Our school offers an exceptional range of sports facilities designed to support training at every level and across every discipline. From high‑performance spaces to versatile areas suited for beginners, the environment encourages students to explore multiple sports, develop new skills, and progress at their own pace. This breadth of opportunity ensures that every student can find their pathway, whether they’re aiming for competitive excellence or simply looking to stay active and try something new.
Swimming Pool
We have a 6 lane 25m deck level pool with competition starting blocks. We have Omega Electronic Timing that allows us to host events to County standard and beyond. The pool is 1.2m deep in the shallow end down to 3.0m in the deep end, allowing for various activities with diving popular.
Sports Hall
Pitches
Two state‑of‑the‑art, flood‑lit astro‑turf pitches that provide an exceptional training and match‑day environment for our students. The high‑quality playing surface ensures year‑round reliability, while the flood lighting allows teams to train and compete well into the evening, regardless of daylight or weather conditions. This flexibility means our students can develop their skills, stay active, and enjoy a professional‑standard experience every time they step onto the pitch.
Alongside this we have our sand-dressed blue Astro turf, gives the students the very best surface to practice and develop their hockey and tennis game, whether they are a beginner or a junior international.
Netball Courts
Our netball provision is strengthened by having two full‑sized, high‑quality courts, giving us the space to facilitate training and competitive play for up to four teams at once. This capacity supports the strong netball culture at Thomas Telford School, where the sport is a key part of the PE curriculum and a major focus for girls’ sport.
Fitness Centre
Our newly refurbished fitness centre, reopened in 2025, offers a modern, high‑performance environment equipped with the latest training technology from leading manufacturer Technogym. The upgraded space provides a wide range of innovative machines and functional training areas designed to support every level of fitness and athletic development. With access to premium equipment and a fresh, purpose‑built layout, our students and staff can maximise the quality of their workouts, elevate their performance, and make meaningful progress toward their personal goals.
