Crestwood School sports provision affords us the opportunity to have the best sporting facilities in the Dudley area. We are developing this so that the most talented individuals can have access to such facilities and expertise, with a particular focus on when student are in KS3. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rationale behind admission by Sporting Aptitude 

• If you think your child has the potential, and take the next step to sporting experiences. 

• We now select 10% of students based on sporting aptitude, even if you live outside of our catchment area. This is judged through an optional sporting aptitude test conducted as part of our admissions process. 

• Part of our aim is to develop Gifted and Talented students who will excel in CNAT grades and sports leadership, alongside sporting success in school and out. Our strive for sporting practical excellence is now supported by our wonderful facilities 

  

As an oversubscribed school we are able to select up to 5% of our intake on Sporting Aptitude to create our very own OLYMPIAN group. 

  

The OLYMPIAN group will follow a sports programme that aims to offer opportunities which will advance both their physical and academic achievement. The sessions will take place in PE lessons, extra-curricular sessions and opportunities beyond the curriculum.  The sessions will consist of a variety of advanced physical education practical sessions and theoretical sessions that cover sports psychology, anatomy and skill acquisition. 

  

Meet Our Team 

Mr Evans - Head of Physical Education 

Mrs Furnival - Second in Department 

Mr Kemp - Teacher of PE 

Miss Ellis - Teacher of PE 

Miss Canadine - Teacher of PE and Dance 

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Beyond the Curriculum 

• Use of INVICTUS wide resources – Gym suites/climbing walls/Astro-turf 

• Olympian records to try and beat and hold records for subsequent years in a variety of sport tasks. 

• Volleyball opportunities 

• Designated Director of sport for the whole of INVICTUS, based at Crestwood = OPPORTUNITIES for our students 

• Extending boxing club links with Pumpkin Boxing club 

• Lots of new sports  

• Any activity we gain access to we prioritise opportunity for Olympian students, in the recent past this has included sailing, golf, boxing, Kin ball, LaCrosse, cycling and is subject to access each year. 

  

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What will you experience on the Olympian Programme? 

As a member of the Crestwood Olympian programme, you will get access to specialist activities and events 

• Access to ‘School Games’ programme with Gold status – offering Intra-school competitions, Inter-school competitions, County Finals & National Finals 

• Specific Olympian group 

• Good extra-curricular programme 

• Exclusive trips and experiences 

• School sports representation 

• Gifted and talented recognition 

• Club links with local teams 

How we recruit Olympians

 

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• Not only will we be ranking students based on their sporting aptitude (physical ability) but also their cognitive, social, creative and personal ability. Cognitive (thinking) ability is shown in their knowledge and understanding of Physical Education 

• Social ability is the basis of leadership and teamwork 

• Personal ability is the capacity for self-regulation, self-belief and commitment 

• Creative ability is evidenced when a learner responds to challenges and tasks with fluency and 

• Interested in joining our unique programme? Contact the Head of Physical Education, Mr Evans at sevans@crestwood-s.dudley.sch.uk