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
Nominations now open for Youth Sport Trust's Young Changemaker Awards 2026
The Youth Sport Trust are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Youth Sport Trust Young Changemaker Awards 2026 – a celebration of the inspirational young people making a real impact through PE, play and sport.
New School Games Podcast Episode Now Live: Focus on School Games Mark
The latest episode of the School Games Podcast is now available, with a special focus on the School Games Mark ahead of the upcoming application window.
England Squash - Get your pupils moving with a sport they’ll love!
Want a fun, accessible way to get every pupil moving? Ready, Set, Squash introduces squash in a simple, flexible way designed for all abilities and all primary spaces.