Cricket
Cricket is the major summer sport at Hill House School for both boys and girls, with 25 teams representing the school from the 1st XI through to the Under 9C level.
Fixtures are played during games afternoons and after school, with teams regularly competing against other independent schools across the region.
All teams enjoy two dedicated coaching sessions each week, led by a talented group of qualified cricket coaches, supported by academic staff who bring further experience and enthusiasm to the programme.
Development
The school’s philosophy is to extend and challenge players to the best of their abilities, but also to provide a good grounding in a sport which will give them lifelong opportunities to play cricket both competitively and socially.
Pupils start cricket in Years 3 and 4, playing during PE lessons. Years 5 to Upper Sixth play cricket during their games afternoons and, from Year 7, play competitive matches against other Independent Schools.
Cricket Scholars receive 1-2-1 training sessions with our highly-qualified sports staff.
Facilities
Home matches take place at the school’s Blaxton Sports Ground, which has four cricket ovals; two eight-wicket squares maintained to an exceptional standard by our highly skilled grounds staff and a further two artificial wickets. Additional facilities at the main school site include practice nets and an artificial wicket, providing excellent training environments for players of all ages.
The school also boasts its very own state-of-the-art Fitness Suite, equipped with spin bikes, treadmills and free weights – ideal for player development and fitness.
Successes
Hill House has a proud record of player development, with a number of pupils going on to represent South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire at various age-group levels. The school also counts former England spin bowler Richard Dawson among its distinguished cricketing alumni.
In 2025, Hill House was delighted to be named as one of the ‘Cricket Schools of the Year’ by the prestigious Forty Club. The Forty Club, which has more adult members in the world than any other club, every year plays all the leading cricket schools in Great Britain and beyond; based on factors such as sportsmanship, performance, skills, hospitality and overall presentation, the club then declares a top school for each region.
Scholarships
Hill House offers Sports Scholarships on entrance to Year 7 to pupils who show themselves to have outstanding potential and established pedigree in one of the school’s main sports, including Cricket. For full details on the Scholarship programme, contact Admissions on 01302 776300 or email lward@thehillhouseschool.com.