Bronze Award
Focus: Encouraging participation and developing a foundation for school sport.
Requirements: Schools should offer pupils regular opportunities to take part in physical activity and intra-school (within school) competitions. Staff should encourage enjoyment, teamwork, and fair play, helping pupils build confidence in PE lessons and lunchtime or after-school clubs.
Rewards: School Games Mark Bronze certificate and digital logo
Benefits for Pupils:
• Developing confidence and enthusiasm for physical activity
• Learning about teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship
• Building key movement and coordination skills
Silver Award
Focus: Increasing participation and developing competitive opportunities.
Requirements: Schools must provide a broader range of sporting opportunities, including inter-school (between schools) competitions and leadership roles for pupils. PE lessons and clubs should cater to different interests and abilities, encouraging regular participation and inclusion.
Rewards: School Games Mark Silver certificate and digital logo
Benefits for Pupils:
• Gaining experience in representing their school
• Building leadership and organisational skills
• Understanding the importance of healthy lifestyles and perseverance
Gold Award
Focus: Embedding sport and physical activity as a key part of school life.
Requirements: Schools should demonstrate strong commitment to physical education and competitive sport. A high proportion of pupils should take part in regular clubs, fixtures, and events. Schools are expected to promote leadership, inclusion, and excellence, with older pupils supporting younger ones through mentoring or coaching.
Rewards: School Games Mark Gold certificate, digital logo, and recognition on the School Games website
Benefits for Pupils:
• Taking pride in representing their school and supporting others
• Developing leadership, responsibility, and resilience
• Building lifelong habits of health, teamwork, and active living
Platinum Award
Focus: Sustaining excellence and inspiring others through sport and physical activity.
Requirements: Schools must have achieved and maintained the Gold Award for at least five years. They should show consistent, high-quality delivery of PE and sport, with a clear vision for long-term participation and leadership. Schools at this level act as role models within their community, supporting other schools, hosting events, and promoting inclusive opportunities for all pupils.
Rewards: School Games Mark Platinum certificate, digital logo, national recognition, and continued support from the School Games network
Benefits for Pupils:
• Taking leadership roles in coaching, officiating, and organising events
• Inspiring others through teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship
• Developing confidence, communication, and life skills through physical activity
• Celebrating a strong, lasting culture of health, wellbeing, and achievement