School Games Mark 2025/26 Now Open – Apply by 31 July
Applications for the 2025/26 School Games Mark are now open, giving schools across the network the opportunity to be recognised for their commitment to PE, school sport and physical activity.
Welcome to School Games
The School Games is a programme which puts physical activity and school sport at the heart of schools, providing young people with the opportunity to learn through physical activity and competition to achieve their personal best.
The School Games provides opportunities and support for young people and schools across the country:
13.4m
competition opportunities offered to young people so far
9,539
schools applied for the School Games Mark in 2024/25
450
School Games Organisers work as part of the School Games
55
National Governing Bodies of sport and National Disability Sports Organisations
involved
Activities and Resources
What we've been up to
Introducing more School Games sport formats!
We're pleased to announce the launch of the sixth wave of School Games sport formats, giving schools, School Games Organisers, and Active Partnerships even more opportunities to deliver inclusive, engaging and high-quality competition.
Register your interest in supporting the Boccia England Schools Competition
Boccia England is inviting School Games Organisers to register their interest in supporting the development and delivery of a new schools boccia competition programme.
School Games National Summit 2026 Drives Impact for Young People
More than 560 delegates from across the School Games network came together on Wednesday 03 June for the School Games National Summit 2026, a day dedicated to sharing learning, celebrating impact and exploring how PE, sport and play can continue to create meaningful opportunities for children and young people.