Here are Cotwall End, PE and extra-curricular sport is one of our key strengths. All children benefit from two quality PE lessons every week and we have excellent participation in our wide range of after-school sports clubs. A specialist sports coach is employed to complement our teachers and we have forged strong links with local clubs and facilities.
We encourage all of our children to lead healthy lifestyles by educating them about the importance of exercise and a balanced diet.
As a mark of our wonderful sporting efforts, Cotwall End has been awarded the prestigious Gold School Games Mark! This award recognises the school's excellent PE provision, fantastic extra-curricular opportunities and successful participation in sports competitions. We will continue working hard to maintain our status and ensure that all our pupils have the skills, opportunities and inspiration to lead healthy, active lifestyles.
Sporting Success 2024-25
Our boys football team played two exciting league matches last week.
They won against Foxyards and then a ten goal thriller against Queen Victoria ended in a draw.
The boys represented our school brilliantly on both occasions with their footballing ability and excellent attitude.
Well done boys and good luck for the rest of the season!
We took two tag rugby teams to the annual Dudley tournament.
Both teams represented the school brilliantly and had a great day at Stourbridge Rugby Club.
Well done to Kylan who has signed a contract with Walsall Academy FC Under 9's.
We wish him lots of success and look forward to hearing how his journey progresses.
Congratulations!
We are thrilled to share a special moment from Stella's very first cross country race of the season, which took place yesterday in Walsall. Stella gave it her all and felt quite emotional as she crossed the finish line. Competing against 92 other talented runners in the U11 girls race, she ran the challenging one-mile course with great determination.
Last year, Stella completed the race in a time of 7 minutes and 28 seconds, but this year, she made an incredible improvement, finishing in just 6 minutes and 48 seconds! We are so proud of her achievement—it truly reflects the hard work she has dedicated to her training this year.
We cannot wait to watch Stella race for the rest of the season, and we know she will continue to shine! Well done, Stella; your effort and perseverance are truly inspiring! Let's keep cheering her on!
This year's annual pre-season friendly with our neighbours Straits Primary School was a fabulous festival of football! Both our boys and girls teams battled brilliantly and showed great team spirit and sportsmanship.
Boys' Team:
On Thursday 3rd October, Cotwall End boys played 30 minutes against the Straits. We had a mix of Year 5 and 6 boys, including Ben in goal. The game was intense and well-fought. It was hard because they were a good team as well. (They won the cup and the league last year). Proudly though, we drew 1-1, Kai scoring our goal.
Written by Oscar and Joe
Girls' Team:
During our match against the Straits on 3rd October, we showed determination and a passion for football. We smashed them with a whopping 3-0 win! In our team, a mix of Years 5 and 6, Imogen scored a brace (2) and Ellie scored a toe-poker! Shout out to Izzy who went in goal after our usual keeper, Lyra, was injured. Off to a fantastic winning start for the season. Well done girls!!!
Written by Ellie and Imogen
Sporting Success 2023-24
On Tuesday 21st May our sportshall athletics team represented the school brilliantly at the prestigious Black Country Games held at Aldersley Leisure Village.
Our girls football team has made it through to the final of the cup after beating Wren's Nest 3-1 in the semi-final on Thursday 16th May.
Good luck girls - we're all very proud of everything you've achieved so far and right behind you!
Our girls football team played brilliantly to beat Maidensbridge last week and progress to the semi-final of the cup. Come on girls!
A win for Cotwall End!
On Tuesday 27th February, the Year 6 netball team took on Milking Bank in a tough, competitive match. Our opponents were well-organised and skilful, however Cotwall End showed fantastic control throughout the game. It was an excellent team performance; our defence was brilliant and Daisy and Ruby both had their shooting hats on, scoring 3 goals each. The final score was 6-1 to Cotwall End - the first victory for our netball team. Well Done Year 6, and a big shout-out to Miss Wardon and Miss Jukes for top coaching!
On Wednesday 7th February our Year 6 netball team played against Wren's Nest and enjoyed an end-to-end match. Our players had a great time, with Lilia and Alfie both scoring. A big thanks to the parents who came along to support the team, and to Miss Warden and Miss Jukes who run the club. Well done, team!
Our girls football team braved the freezing cold to represent the school brilliantly in the Lucy Bronze group of the Dudley girls football league. The girls were great ambassadors for Cotwall End, played some fabulous football over the two nights and finished third in our group. We are now waiting to hear whether we have qualified for the Dudley-wide finals! Well done girls - we're very proud of you.
Tag Rugby Tournament: Wednesday 18th October 2023 at Stourbridge Rugby Club
Two teams of children took part. Both teams - a mix of boys and girls - had a fantastic time representing our school. The A team, who were in a tough group, drew their first match, then lost the second before winning their 3rd an amazing 8 - 0. This put them through to the "plate" knockout tournament where they made it all the way to the semi-finals. The B team won one of their round-robin matches and went though tot he knockout stages, but only made it to the quarters. A good all-round performance, enjoyed by all.
Both our boys' and girls' football teams braved the wet weather to enjoy friendly matches at local rivals Alder Coppice on 19th October 2023.
Two brilliant matches took place side by side and they were both full of commitment, sportsmanship, excitement, goals...and mud!
Well done boys and girls - you did our school proud and we'll be arranging plenty more matches soon.
Girls Football: Thursday 19th October 2023 AWAY vs Alder Coppice
Cotwall End Girls' Football Team played away at Alder Coppice in their first match together. The team played superbly and were proud to represent our school. Imogen (the Year 5 baller) scored two goals against a challenging opposition. Unfortunately, we lost 3-2. A big shout out though to our magnificent goalkeeper, Frankie (the birthday girl) who was brave and head-planted in a big muddy puddle: the match was paused briefly while Mr Caddick helped clean Frankie up. We can't wait until our next match!
Chance to Shine West Bromwich Albion Football Tournament: Wednesday 18th October 2023
We came top of our group after winning all four games, without conceding a goal. Everyone played amazingly, and George Downes was our top scorer. We won the semi-final on penalties, thanks to our goalkeeper, Zac Mills, saving 3. In the final, despite Noel scoring from a free kick in his own half, we narrowly lost 2-1 and finished proud runners up.