Basketball England honours Northampton School for Girls with Institution of the Year Award

Northampton School for Girls is delighted to announce that it has received the Institution of the Year award at the regional Basketball England awards for the second time.

The award recognises the school’s longstanding commitment to girls’ basketball and the wider role sport and physical activity play within the life of this vibrant school.

Presented in May, the award reflects the continued success of students who compete across regional, national and international pathways, as well as the strong culture of participation that exists throughout the school.

Headteacher Cristina Taboada-Naya said: “We are absolutely thrilled to receive this award again. It is a real reflection of the students, staff, coaches and families who contribute so much to sport at Northampton School for Girls.

“What makes me immensely proud to see so many girls actively choosing to be involved in sport, whether that is through recreational participation, school teams or competing at the highest level. At a time when national participation rates for girls continue to be a challenge, particularly within state education, we are proud that sport remains such a visible and important part of school life here at NSG.

“We have worked hard to create an environment where girls feel confident to take part, support one another and aim high. The success of our students at regional, national and international level is something we celebrate enormously, but equally important is ensuring that every student feels that sport is for them.”

Northampton School for Girls is one of the very few girls’ schools in the country to hold Basketball England hub status and has developed a strong reputation for girls’ sport more widely.

Wendy Tarlton, Director of Sport at Northampton School for Girls, said: “This is a really special achievement for our school community. The commitment shown by our students, staff and coaches over many years has helped build a culture where girls are ambitious, resilient and proud to represent their school.

“Basketball has played a huge role in that journey, but this award also reflects the wider enthusiasm for sport and physical activity across the school. Seeing students grow in confidence, enjoy being active and go on to achieve at such high levels makes all the hard work worthwhile.”

Northampton School for Girls continues to invest in opportunities and facilities that support participation, wellbeing and performance, ensuring that girls’ sport remains a central part of the school’s vision for the future.