Department for Culture Media and Sport

school games

The School Games is a unique opportunity to motivate and inspire millions of young people across the country to take part in more competitive sport. 

Designed across four levels for both primary and secondary pupils, the School Games offers all young people in school years 3-13 the opportunity to compete at school and regional levels.

  • Level 1: Intra-school competition, culminating in a School Games day
  • Level 2: Regular inter-school competition between schools at a local level
  • Level 3: Annual county/area culmination of inter-school competitions – School Games Festivals
  • Level 4: National multi-sport event

The School Games are fully inclusive, with a focus on encouraging participation in competitive sport across the spectrum of abilities and experience.

Sign up now

Visit the School Games website to find out more and register your interest.

London 2012 tickets

As an added incentive, schools can use their participation in the School Games to help qualify for London 2012 Ticketshare tickets. 100,000 tickets are available for schools through the London 2012 Get Set Network.