SPORT

FOR ALL

Whether pupils aspire to elite performance, enjoy recreational play or simply value physical activity for their own wellbeing, they are encouraged to choose the level of involvement that suits them. Our inclusive coaching structure supports high-performing athletes in maximising their potential while also nurturing pupils of all abilities to build confidence, develop skills and experience the joy of sport.

PERFORMANCE

AND WELLBEING

Sport at RHS is not just about competition; it is a vehicle for promoting physical, mental and emotional health. We support our athletes both on and off the pitch through access to nutritionally rich meals, strength and conditioning guidance, and physiotherapy in our onsite Health Centre. This ensures pupils are able to perform at their best while maintaining long-term wellbeing.

HOLISITIC

BALANCED APPROACH

We understand the importance of balance in a busy school life. Our sports programme is carefully planned around academic priorities and co-curricular commitments, ensuring pupils can thrive in all areas. Timetables are designed to avoid overload, helping pupils to stay motivated, organised and engaged across both sport and study.

FREEDOM

TO CHOOSE

Each term offers a broad selection of sports and games, giving pupils the freedom to explore different disciplines and discover their strengths. A full calendar of competitive fixtures against other schools provides regular opportunities to represent RHS, build teamwork and experience the excitement of competition.

Main Sports

Other Team And recreational sports

PATHWAYS TO

ELITE EXCELLENCE

For those with high sporting ambitions, our Talented Performance Group provides tailored support to help pupils progress to regional, academy and national levels. With expert coaching available most days of the week, alongside mentoring and performance development opportunities, we create a clear pathway for athletes to achieve excellence. 

We have excellent opportunities to develop Olympic pathways for sailing alongside those with the ability and mindset to progress to professional and elite level sport. RHS also has strong links with Suffolk and Essex County Cricket, London Pulse Netball, Northampton Saints, Ealing Trailfinders and Eastern Counties Rugby and Suffolk and Eastern Counties Hockey.  

Director of Sport - Nick Platt

 

Nick leads all aspects of the sports provision at RHS. He has over 25 years of experience coaching and mentoring pupils across a variety of sports from recreational through to elite level. Before his move to RHS, Nick was Manager (Developing Player Programme) and Coaching Lead at Harlequins Academy as well as an EPDG


coach at the club, alongside being Director of Sport at St John’s School, Leatherhead. 

Nick has created performance pathways which have supported numerous pupils in reaching elite level in their sports, including those who have gone on to represent: The British and Irish Lions, England Rugby, England 7s, Saracens, Harlequins, Northampton Saints, Exeter Chiefs, Brentford FC, Celtic FC, Surrey CCC, Leicestershire CCC, Team GB Sailing, Team GB Skiing, Surbiton Hockey & England U21, Surrey Storm Netball U21, as well as a Wakeboarding Junior World Champion.

As a coach, Nick led the RHS 1st XV to an unbeaten season in 2021 and has previously coached teams which have won the U18 Rosslyn Park 7s tournament and Surrey U16 7s, alongside national swimming finalists. Despite his experience of coaching at a high level, Nick is committed to delivering a sports programme which caters for pupils of all abilities via the breadth of sporting activities and wellbeing experiences on offer.