As we are at the end of the academic year, below is a roundup of Sporting Highlights
National Target Sprint
We proudly hosted the National Target Sprint finals, where Sam Y. secured 2nd place.
Sailing
Sailing resumed this year at Cranleigh under the expert leadership of Will B. The team made a strong return to competition, entering their first race in several years. Will B. and Lucy S. led the way, finishing as the first RS200 boat to cross the line.
Athletics
It was another busy season of training and fixtures, led superbly by Athletics Captains Archie L. and Isobel P.. Bethan L., Sam McL., Benji W. and Sam Y. were selected to represent Waverley at the Surrey Schools’ Championships for the second year in a row and were joined by Fourth Formers Levi L.and Marcus W. who completed in the junior boys’ long jump and 800m respectively.
Our Home Meet in June was our most successful with a total of thirty personal bests through the afternoon. The meet also saw the two new schools records set in the swedish medley relay for both the Girls and Boys team
Cricket
It has been an exciting year for cricket. The girls had the unique opportunity to visit Lord’s as part of their preseason preparations, followed by a visit from England coach Charlotte Edwards in May. The girls’ 1st XI and U15 teams both performed strongly in their National Cups, reaching the last 16, highlighted by a notable victory against Middlesex for the 1st XI. The boys’ 1st XI reached the Regional Final of the National T20 and won all but one of their 50-over matches — notably defeating Whitgift away with four U15 players in the side. The U15 boys finished 3rd in the Surrey T20 Cup.
Five teams across boys and girls sides won more than 70% of their matches, reaffirming Cranleigh as one of the country’s leading cricket schools.
Individual highlights include Nathaniel Atkins’ century (105) against MCC, Arabella Stevenson’s century against Hurstpierpoint as well as her 99 in April. Will Hamblin’s impressive 5-14 on his 1st XI debut as well. Alex F. was selected to play England U19 this week which is a superb achievement for him.
There are 3 individual prizes:
Clem Williams Award for the Girl or Boys who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and skill to the cricket club – Caitlyn B.
EW Swanton Bat for the Boys player of the season- Nat A.
Sarah Greenwood Bat for the Girls player of the season – Abby S.
The Warne Cup for the most successful team is shared this year. U15A boys and U14Boys both of whom won 75% of their games, with a notable mention to girls U15A who played 10, won 7
Equestrian
At the National Arena Eventing Championships in May 2025, our team won the National Open with the Team Silver Medal. Highlights from the Surrey County Championships included Madeleine R. winning Novice Individual Dressage and Sophia T. taking the 1.10 Pony Show Jumping title. At the National County Championships representing Surrey, Sophia T. was the Pony 1.10 Champion, and Madeleine R. won the Novice Dressage title. Tara M. and Madeleine R. were also selected for the South East Regional U18 Eventing Team. Congratulations to Tara M. who won the Tweseldown Novice BE U18 qualifier and Madeleine R. who won one section of the BE 100 U18 and was third in the other.
Golf
In the Swifts Schools Golf Tour Strokeplay competitions, James M. placed 3rd in the Tour Finals at the JCB Golf and Country Club, where he recorded the only under-par round of the day with a final round of one under par. The Cronk Salver was won by Jonny Slipper and the Kemp Quaich Trophy to Noah O.
Swimming
Cranleigh qualified for the A Final, with Boys Captain Jamie T. winning overall top male swimmer and Siena Reilly finishing 3rd overall in the girls’ category.
Tennis
This summer saw a record 298 pupils select tennis as their sport of choice — the highest participation to date. Ahead of the season, 38 players took part in a five-day training camp in Vale do Lobo, setting an enthusiastic tone for the term. A standout was the U15A girls’ team, which remained unbeaten throughout the season, alongside the 15B girls’ team. Rafe B. captained the senior mixed 1st team at the Wellington tournament, where the team finished a commendable 4th against strong competition. The girls’ 1st team won 60% of their matches, and the Boys 14A, Girls 2nd, Boys 3rd, and Girls 15B teams all enjoyed highly successful seasons.
Touch Rugby
The U15 Touch rugby side came 2nd in the South-east divisional tournament at Reigate in May. This was our first ever experience of the competition and the side performed brilliantly to reach the final.
School sport Colours
Tennis Colours: Christian C., Freddie S., Henry P., Rafe W., Rafe B., Freya A., Molly B., Orla R.-D., Vivi S. V., Fenella W.
Swimming Colours: Jamie T., Lola N-P, Ella D
Athletics Colours: Archie L., Isobel P., Louis P.
Skiing: Archie L.
Fives: Brandon G., Izzy P., Ivan S.
Girls’ Cricket Colours: Abby S., Elena F., Caitlyn B.
Boys’ Cricket Colours: Nathaniel A., Alex F., James F., Hasaan D., Ivan B., Henry P.
Hockey colours: Charlie C. and Christian C.
Golf Colours: James M.and Jack H.
