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The Northern Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 2RQ
Sport
Introduction
We are proud of our sporting tradition at Great Crosby. Our teams take part in local leagues and competitions with regular success.
During the year we train and have teams for football, swimming, cross-country, netball, athletics, rugby, rounders and cricket.
In lessons, the children also practise dance and gymnastics skills, hockey, basketball and lacrosse. Y3 have weekly swimming sessions.
The physical education policy at our school is to encourage children to enjoy all aspects of sport, whether it is competitive, creative and individual or team based.
Sport activities help pupils develop skills in physical activity and teamwork, build self- esteem and develop social skills.
As a school, we recognise the need to work towards an inclusive approach that allows as many pupils as possible to experience competitive sport and in some cases this will mean representing the school in competitions and inter-school events.
The full version of our Sport Philosophy can be downloaded below.
Sports News 2025-26
Mon 2nd Mar - Y6 Girls Football v Valewood
On Monday, we played against Valewood in the Year 6 Girls League. This was our third match against them and we were hungry for a victory.
The first half started well with both teams attacking and defending really well. But after a great corner kick, Valewood took the lead.
We acted fast and after a few minutes Sophie played a great ball through to Nancy who managed to sneak the ball past their keeper.
We continued our attack in the first half and yet again after a great pass from Sophie, Nancy was able to dribble past two defenders and get our second goal. Ending the half leading 2-1.
Mr Critchley sensed a hatrick and after a great team talk, the second half began. And you'll never guess, but the dynamic duo of Sophie and Nancy pulled off a moment of brilliance to get Nancy her hatrick.
Valewood continued their attack and after a questionable call for handball they won a penalty. Our amazing goalie, Myla, stood strong and made an excellent save to keep the score at 3-1, securing our victory!
We would like to thank Mr Critchley for coaching us and everyone who came to cheer us on.
Thu 26th Feb - Y5 Boys Football v St Elizabeth's
Great Crosby Year 5’s competed against St Elizabeth’s in the Fay Cup in an exciting away game on Thursday afternoon.
The team all played very well and represented the school with exemplary behaviour throughout.
The Great Crosby team attacked from the outset and really took the game to St Elizabeth’s on what was a very tricky and awkward pitch, but fell behind to an early goal against the run of play.
The team continued to press for an equaliser with some good work in the middle of the park by Harry and tireless running of Jasper up front which nearly brought an equaliser on several occasions.
Just before the end of the first half Jasper hit the crossbar with a thunderbolt of a shot, with Jude then hitting the post on the rebound.
Great Crosby very unlucky and coming so close to an equaliser.
The second half commenced with Great Crosby again attacking with intent in search of a goal, with St Elizabeth’s playing on the counter attack. The defence did really well with Jackson making some excellent tackles at the back.
Great Crosby continued to search for an equaliser and pushed more players forward allowing St Elizabeth’s through on goal on several occasions, though goalkeeper James pushed a great shot over the cross bar and then denied the St Elizabeth’s striker when clean through one on one.
Unfortunately, the whole team tried their hardest to get the elusive goal to force extra time but it would not come and the game ended 1-0 to St Elizabeth’s who progress into the next round of the cup.
A lot of positives for the Year 5 team who have not had much chance to play together yet, with all the boys playing well and working hard throughout.
On another day and possibly a better pitch it would have been Great Crosby who progressed to the next round, but it wasn’t to be. Best of luck to St Elizabeth’s.
Thanks you to Mr Scott for looking after the team and writing the report. There was excellent support by the other parents as well.
Wed 25th Feb - Cross Country at Litherland Sports Park
Well done and thank you to the children who represented us so well in the cross country races at Litherland Sports Park.
Sat 31st Jan - Merseyside County Primary Schools' Cross-Country Championships
Several children of our children represented the whole of Sefton in the Merseyside County Primary Schools' Cross-Country Championships at Wavertree. Well done to Huey, Caleb, Orlagh, Trixie, Sophie, Eve and Dara.
Thu 29th Jan - Empire Netball Club
Well done to our netballer from Year 4 who was Player of the Month for outstanding effort, teamwork and sportsmanship at Empire Netball Club.
Tue 13th Jan - Champions of Tomorrow
Congratulations to Jasper in Year 5 who won two trophies at the Champions of Tomorrow Ballroom and Latin dance competition in Blackpool at the weekend..
Fri 9th Jan - Year 4 Gymnastics
Our gymnasts all took part in the Chesterfield High School competition with dedication, confidence and success.
Mon 1st Dec - Tae Kwon-Do British Championships
Congratulations to our children from Years 2 to Year 6 who competed in the Tae Kwon-Do British Championships at the University of Worcester Arena.
Tue 30th Sep - Cross Country
Well done and thank you to all the children who represented our school so well at the cross-country races at Merchant Taylors'.
Fri 26th Sep - The Great Sponsored Run
All through the day, children and staff ran laps of the field in a 30-minute time to see how many laps they could do. The money raised through sponsorship and donations is going towards our contiued improvement of playground facilities.
Local Sports Club News
Thu 29th Jan - Empire Netball Club
Well done to our netballer from Year 4 who was Player of the Month for outstanding effort, teamwork and sportsmanship at Empire Netball Club.
Tue 13th Jan - Champions of Tomorrow
Congratulations to Jasper in Year 5 who won two trophies at the Champions of Tomorrow Ballroom and Latin dance competition in Blackpool at the weekend.
Mon 1st Dec - Tae Kwon-Do British Championships
Mon 1st Dec - Tae Kwon-Do British Championships
Congratulations to our children from Years 2 to Year 6 who competed in the Tae Kwon-Do British Championships at the University of Worcester yesterday and have brought in their medals to show us. They are all members of the Warren Vice Academy in Crosby. We look forward to following their progress.
Jack Riding Trophy 2025
It is to be presented each year to our young sporting star. This does not necessarily mean the best, fastest most skilful sports person but someone who has shown excellent sportsmanship.
Jack was and will always be a member of our Great Crosby family. Yes, he was an amazing footballer but he was much more than that. He was a son, a brother, a nephew, a friend and a classmate. Although he wasn’t top of the class, he always tried really hard in everything he undertook. He followed rules and respected the talents of everyone in his team and that of those in the teams he played against. So it is right and fitting that we should honour his memory with an award to an amazing sports person. Jack is the boy who makes us all smile when someone says his name.
The recipient of the Jack Riding Trophy has been a most excellent ambassador for our school and showed great sportsmanship throughout the season. He enjoys playing and respects others. So, this year the award goes to: Callum Jankowski
Sports News 2024-25
Tue 21st May - Y6 Girls Netball
The Year 6 girls netball team played fantasically against St William of York to win 12-2.
Tue 13th May - Year 3 at Finch Farm
Our Year 3 boys came third in the Everton in the Community tournament at Finch Farm, representing Sefton schools. They were defeated in an intense semi-final after having a goal disallowed. They all played really well and made the school proud.
Year 1 Football
Thank you to the Year 1 footballers who represented our school so well at the tournament at Chesterfield High. They won four games and drew one.
24th Apr - An Unexpected Match
Some of our girls had an unexpected match. Click/tap the button to watch their report.
28th Feb - Y6 Girls Football at Finch Farm
Our Y6 Girls football team represented us very well at the tournament at Finch Farm.
9th Dec - Swimming
Congratulations to Edie in Year 4 who represented Crosby Swimming Club in Wavertree at the weekend, winning five medals in a variety of events:
Gold- 200m individual medley; Silver - 100m breaststroke, 50m freestyle, 50m butterfly; Bronze - 50m backstroke
11th Oct - Y5 Girls Football Tournament at Chesterfield
Two teams represented Great Crosby tremendously well at Chesterfield High's Football Tournament. After a number a good performances, we came third overall.
24th Sep - Cross-Country Races at The Northern Club
Well done to all of our cross-country runners from Years 4, 5, 6 who took part in the Sefton Schools Cross-Country Races at The Northern Club on Tuesday evening.We had 67 runners in our squad!
Y6 Girls Football
Mon 19th May - Well played to our girls who beat St Nicholas's 2-0.
Thu 24th Apr - An Unexpected Match
