We are absolutely delighted to announce that Edgewood has been awarded the School Games Platinum Award – the highest accolade available through the School Games Mark program.

This achievement is particularly special because it comes after four consecutive years of achieving the Gold Award. Schools cannot simply apply for Platinum; they must first demonstrate a sustained commitment to physical education, school sport and competition over several years before becoming eligible. Even then, the criteria for Platinum are exceptionally rigorous, requiring schools to show that excellence in sport is embedded throughout the whole school community.

The award recognises far more than sporting success. It celebrates schools that provide inclusive opportunities for every child to enjoy being active, regardless of ability, while also encouraging participation in competitive sport, developing leadership skills and promoting healthy, active lifestyles.

Achieving Platinum reflects the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our pupils and the fantastic support we receive from parents. Throughout the year, children have represented Edgewood in a wide range of sporting competitions, embraced extracurricular clubs, supported one another through sports leadership roles and consistently demonstrated our school values of teamwork, resilience and respect.

This award belongs to our entire school community. Whether your child has competed in a tournament, attended an after-school club, taken part in Sports Day, or simply discovered a love of being active, they have all contributed to making Edgewood a school where sport and physical activity are valued by everyone.

We are incredibly proud of this milestone and look forward to building on this success, ensuring that every child continues to benefit from the outstanding sporting opportunities available at Edgewood.

Thank you to all of our pupils, staff, families and volunteers for helping us achieve this outstanding recognition. Together, we’ve gone Platinum!

Edgewood Primary School proudly participates in the Next Level Games, giving children across the school the chance to represent Edgewood in a fun yet competitive environment against other local schools.

These events help pupils build teamwork, confidence and sporting resilience as they showcase their developing skills.

Alongside this, we work closely with the Ashfield School Sports Partnership and our School Games Organiser to ensure a wide range of competitive opportunities throughout the year. This includes entering inclusive sports festivals designed to involve pupils of all abilities, ensuring that every child has the chance to take part, feel valued and celebrate their achievements in sport.

At Edgewood Primary School, we offer a wide range of after-school sports clubs that ensure every child has the chance to get active and enjoy physical activity.

These clubs are carefully designed to bridge the gender gap, promoting equal opportunities across all year groups. Children can take part in sports such as football, basketball, gymnastics, dance and multi-skills, encouraging them to try new activities and develop confidence.

We ensure that every club is inclusive and welcoming, so pupils feel empowered to participate regardless of experience or ability. Our sports clubs support healthy lifestyles, teamwork, and a positive sporting culture throughout the school.

Next Level Sports partners with Elite Swimming to bring high-quality swimming lessons directly to our school via a fully equipped, heated pop-up pool installed on-site.

This “Pools to Schools” programme eliminates the need for travel, reduces disruption to class time and cuts transport costs — making swimming lessons more accessible for all pupils.

With qualified instructors and lifeguards running small-group sessions, each child receives focused, intensive teaching that helps them build essential water-safety skills and reach targets such as swimming 25 metres.

By offering swimming at school, we remove barriers like transport, scheduling and cost, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to learn in a safe, supportive environment.