Sporting Facilities
Our purpose-built Sports Centre, located just 150 metres from the main school campus, reflects Guildford High School’s dedication to fostering sporting excellence. Designed to inspire athletic achievement and promote a healthy, active lifestyle, it serves as a vibrant hub for students, supporting a wide range of activities throughout the school community.
State-of-the-Art Facilities:
The GHS Sports Centre boasts an impressive range of facilities, including:
- Competition-Standard Swimming Pool: A six-lane, 25-metre pool, perfect for training, lessons, and competitive events.
- Versatile Sports Hall: A full-size, multi-purpose space supporting a variety of indoor sports and activities.
- Lacrosse Pitches: Professional-grade pitches tailored to meet the demands of this fast-paced sport.
- Modern Fitness Suite: A fully equipped gym with exercise machines, weights and fitness tools.
- Netball Courts: Five courts designed for practice and matches.
- Outdoor Tennis Courts: Six courts available for lessons, training, and competitions.
Extended Sporting Grounds
The Sports Centre’s unique location, adjacent to Stoke Park, provides an invaluable extension to our sporting facilities. During term time, we utilize this expansive green space for additional marked pitches, cross-country running, and outdoor activities. This direct access to the 130-achre park enriches our physical education programme and provides students with diverse sporting opportunities in a natural setting.
A Legacy of Sporting Excellence
Since its opening in 2006, our Sports Centre has been instrumental in nurturing athletic talent and promoting physical wellbeing among our students. The centre’s strategic design and comprehensive amenities support both competitive sports programmes and recreational activities, ensuring every student can pursue their sporting interests at the highest level.