Cricket

Cricket, alongside hockey, is one of the core sports at Abbotsholme School. Our pupils benefit from a diverse training programme, expert coaching, and competitive fixtures scheduled throughout the school year.

Cricket has a longstanding tradition at Abbotsholme School, with recreational games played by the boys who first studied at Abbotsholme under Dr. Cecil Reddie’s education and leadership. Since its founding in 1889, Abbotsholme School has offered an environment where pupils’ talents are nurtured.  

Our expert coaches inspire and support our young cricketers who aspire to play cricket professionally once graduating from Abbotsholme. Our excellent facilities which support our pupils in honing their talent and skills include 15 acres of sports fields, indoor and outdoor cricket nets, bowling machines, a dedicated cricket pitch, and pavilion – an area we as a school are particularly fond of and use frequently during the warmer month. As a school that is home to some of the region’s best players, this space is an integral part of our community. 

Coaching 

Coaching for our sports scholars and team members of the 1st XI team begins after the autumn half term to prepare our young athletes for the upcoming summer term and the matches it brings. Coaching takes place twice a week and pupils can have one-on-one coaching sessions. Our head coach, Clive Jacobs, has been coaching cricketers at Abbotsholme for over 13 years and serves as the Head Coach for Rolleston Cricket Club. 

Pathways 

Abbotsholme School has strong links with both Derbyshire and Staffordshire County, where many of our pupils play outside of school. Our commitment to sports and coaching paves the way for many of our pupils to join these counties, providing exceptional opportunities for aspiring cricketers.

Cricket Scholars 

Abbotsholme School is immensely proud of all of its pupils who are with us under a sports scholarship, from Year 7 all the way through to Year 13, with some of our oldest and most advanced scholars including:

Joe T – Year 13

Joe H – Year 13

Malisha T – Year 11

Joe W – Year 11

Scholarships 

Excellence in cricket and other sports are awarded with scholarships at Abbotsholme School for those aged 11 and upwards. Learn more about our scholarships.