Rugby with Oswestry Rugby Club
We warmly welcomed Oswestry Rugby Club to Packwood for an exciting afternoon of rugby fixtures. It was fantastic to see such a positive atmosphere around the pitches and particularly pleasing to see all age groups playing, showcasing the strength and enthusiasm for rugby throughout the school. Across the fixtures, pupils demonstrated excellent teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship. […]
Packwood Hosts West Midlands Épée Competition
On Sunday 24 January, Packwood was proud to host the West Midlands Épée Competition, welcoming over 100 young fencers from across the region for a day of high-quality competition and sporting camaraderie. The event showcased an impressive standard of fencing throughout, supported by a lively and encouraging atmosphere from coaches, families and fellow competitors on […]
Shrewsbury School Cross Country Championships
A fantastic afternoon of running took place at the Shrewsbury School Prep Schools Cross Country Championships, with 38 Packwood pupils from Years 3 to 8 proudly representing the school. There were some outstanding individual and team performances across all age groups. In the U9 Boys’ race, Alfie ran superbly to finish 1st, with Felix close behind in 3rd place. […]
Sixes Football
Amidst a sea of red, blue, yellow and purple, we had nine consecutive matches on the go at Packwood on Saturday 27 September for our inter-sixes girls and boys tournament. Well done to our players of all skill levels for getting out there and contributing to their Six, with the results as follows: Competition Fourth […]
Visit of Shrewsbury School Bangkok – Football Tour 2025
Last weekend, we were delighted to welcome pupils and staff from Shrewsbury School Bangkok to Packwood as they began their football tour of the UK. The visiting team stayed in Park House, making full use of our facilities and joining in a variety of activities with our pupils throughout the weekend, including experiences of our […]
Sixes Cross Country – Running Together, Cheering Together
Packwood’s much loved Sixes Cross Country brought Forms 3-8, along with a cheering crowd of families, out onto the fields in a celebration of sport, spirit and friendship. Pupils from every year group laced up their trainers and ran for their Six – Manning Sodens, Bradshaw Boyces, Harcourt Clarkes and McFerran Wilsons – proudly wearing […]
Match Days and Team Spirit at Packwood
From the launch of girls’ football to whole-school cross-country, every Packwoodian has been part of an exciting start to the sporting year. It’s been a busy few weeks with all pupils actively involved in fixtures – even our newest Form 3s have experienced the excitement of match teas and the busy life of a Packwoodian. […]
Packwood Riders Qualify for National Championships
The new academic year has begun in excellent style for our equestrian team. We are delighted to share that our riders will now be competing alongside those from Shrewsbury School under the combined banner of Shrewsbury Schools. This exciting development will enable us to field more teams, strengthen our presence at competitions, and further encourage […]
Beyond the Classroom: Co-Curricular Life and the Packwood Award
At Packwood, education is about far more than academic achievement. It is about balance, discovery, and opportunity. Our approach ensures that every child has the time and encouragement to explore their passions across sport, music, drama and an ever-growing range of activities. From performing on stage to representing their Six (House) on the sports field, […]
Mercia Prep Schools Athletics Championships
On Thursday 19th June, Freddie C participated in the Mercia Prep Schools Athletics Championships against a seriously strong field of 32 prep schools. He started with the Long Jump, placing second and achieving a PB of 4.89m. In the High Jump he went clear all the way to 1.53, by which time there were just […]
