We’re so excited to welcome back our returning Partner Schools for another season, alongside some brilliant new schools joining the London Mavericks family for the first time!
Through our Partner School Programme, we’re creating and supporting more opportunities for women and girls to thrive on and off the court, while working together to build inclusive and inspiring sporting environments across our region.
We’re incredibly proud to see the programme continue to grow and can’t wait for another exciting year with our Partner Schools!
Mill Hill - Platinum Partner (Returning)
Hosting: UNDER 11 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP), 1% EDGE PERFORMANCE CAMPS & MASTERCLASSES, SUMMER RESIDENTIAL 2027
“Mill Hill School is proud to partner with London Mavericks, providing our pupils with access to elite coaching, inspirational role models and pathways to high-performance netball. Our netball programme is led by former London Mavericks player Amelia Hall, whose experience at the highest level helps young athletes develop both on and off the court.
One of the highlights of our sporting calendar is Strength in Her Stride, now in its second year. This unique event brings together students and staff from schools across the region for a day of sport-focused masterclasses and educational workshops designed to celebrate female participation in sport, build confidence and empower the next generation of female athletes. Our partnership with London Mavericks has played a key role in helping us elevate girls’ sport at Mill Hill, providing expertise, inspiration and support for initiatives such as Strength in Her Stride, which create meaningful opportunities for young women to thrive in sport and beyond.”
We are also looking forward to welcoming talented young athletes to our upcoming Sports Scholarship Assessments:
16+ Sports Scholarship Assessment – Thursday 12 November (Apply here)
13+ Sports Scholarship Assessment – Friday 15 January (Apply here)
To find out more about our sporting opportunities, open days and admissions events, https://www.millhill.org.uk/admissions/open-days-and-visits or email ajha@millhill.org.uk.
Berkhamsted - Gold Partner (Returning)
Hosting:UNDER 19 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP), PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (PDP)
“Home to more than 20 players within the London Mavericks pathway, Berkhamsted School (HP4 2DJ) is proud to be entering its fourth year as a London Mavericks Partner School. Through this valued partnership, our players benefit from exposure to high-quality coaching, performance environments and inspirational role models, helping them maximise their potential on and off the court.
Netball continues to thrive at Berkhamsted, with a growing performance programme and opportunities for players of all abilities to develop, compete and enjoy the game. Last season, our U19 squad were crowned National Schools Champions, while our U16 squad secured a National Schools silver medal, with seven players from that squad progressing through the London Mavericks Performance Pathway. Our excellent sporting facilities, including a dedicated indoor netball court, outdoor courts and strength and conditioning provision, provide an outstanding environment for training and competition.
We are delighted to continue our partnership with London Mavericks and look forward to developing the next generation of netball players both on and off the court.“
As we look ahead to another exciting season of County and National Schools competition, we are also welcoming applications for our Sports Scholarship Programme for Year 7 and Year 12 entry. The application deadline is 23 October 2026.
To find out more about Sport Scholarships, admissions or netball at Berkhamsted School, please contact Danielle Titmuss-Morris, Head of Netball (DTitmussMorris@berkhamsted.com) or the Admissions Team (admissions@berkhamsted.com).
St Benedict's School - Gold Partner (Returning)
Hosting: UNDER 19 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP), PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (PDP)
“St Benedict’s joined the school partnership in September last year, and since then we have built a strong and valuable relationship with London Mavericks.
The partnership has created fantastic opportunities for our students, including access to coaching and educational experiences at the University of Hertfordshire. London Mavericks have also been incredibly generous in supporting our tour to Malaysia, providing merchandise that we were able to donate to the children at The Salvation Army children’s home.
Behind the scenes, the partnership has also given our students access to home matches at Wembley Arena and, importantly, opened up opportunities for our girls to be selected onto the pathway programme.
We are delighted to have signed the partnership for another year and look forward to continuing to build on the opportunities and experiences this partnership provides for our students.“
We have had a fantastic start to the season, with plenty of exciting opportunities and successes across our teams. Over the summer, our U15 team had the fantastic opportunity to tour Malaysia, gaining valuable experience both on and off the court. Our 1st VII senior team have also made an excellent start to their Sister n Sport campaign, securing an impressive 52–12 victory against St Margaret’s School. Meanwhile, our 2nd VII, U15 A and U15 B teams are preparing for their opening matches of the season. Our U14 team took part in the StoneX Cup, where they had a fantastic time meeting and playing against other partnership schools. We were particularly proud to see the team awarded the Fair Play Award, recognising their positive attitude and sportsmanship throughout the competition. Our 4th VII also enjoyed success in a recent triangular competition, winning both of their matches against Tiffin and Maida Vale. We are also delighted to announce that a number of our students have been selected for the PDP and EAP programmes. We wish them every success for the season ahead and look forward to following their progress.
Upcoming Dates & Events:
Senior School & Sixth Form Open Morning
Thursday 15 October 2026 – 9.00am
Senior School Open Morning
Thursday 18 March 2027 – 9.00am
Sports Scholarship 11+ & 16+: External pupils who wish to be considered for a Sports Scholarship must complete and return an Application Form and a Sports Scholarship Application form, available from the school website, by Sunday 15 November 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will have to participate in a full day of athletic testing, interviews and sports trials. The assessment days will take place on Thursday 26 November 2026 for 11+ and Wednesday 2 December 2026 for Sixth Form.
Gosfield - Gold Partner (New)
Hosting: UNDER 11 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP), UNDER 13 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP), UNDER 15 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP)
London Mavericks are excited to announce a new Gold Partnership with Gosfield School ahead of the upcoming season.
Based in Gosfield, Essex, the school is committed to developing young athletes and creating opportunities for pupils to pursue their sporting ambitions alongside their education. As part of our partnership, Gosfield pupils will have opportunities to connect with London Mavericks players and coaches, access mentoring and visit our training environment, helping to build a pathway from school netball towards the professional game.
The partnership will also see London Mavericks’ Emerging Athlete Programme delivered at Gosfield, led by former London Mavericks player and Gosfield’s Head of Netball Academy, George Inger.
We’re looking forward to working closely with Gosfield throughout the upcoming season and creating more opportunities for young athletes across the region.
Want to find out more about Gosfield School?
Visit theGosfield School website to discover more about the school, its facilities and opportunities.
Interested in visiting Gosfield?
The school hosts regular Open Mornings, giving prospective families the chance to explore the school, meet staff and pupils and experience school life. Gosfield also offers Scholarship Days across academic, art, performing arts and sport.
Discover Gosfield School | Find Out About Open Days & Scholarships : Admissions | Prep School Colchester | Gosfield School
Finborough School - Gold Partner (New)
Hosting: UNDER 11 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP), UNDER 13 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP), UNDER 15 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP)
“We’re delighted to be partnering with London Mavericks, giving Finborough pupils the opportunity to learn from elite athletes, develop their netball skills and be inspired by the commitment, teamwork and resilience that sit at the heart of professional sport.
Our sporting partnerships are an important part of Finborough’s character-driven approach to education, helping pupils build confidence, leadership and determination both on and off the court. We’re particularly proud that this commitment has been recognised through being commended in the Independent School of the Year for Sporting Achievement category.
We look forward to continuing our partnership with London Mavericks and creating more opportunities for our pupils to be inspired through sport.“
Coming up: our Sixth Form Open Evening is on Wednesday 14 October, 6–8pm, Reception Discovery Event on 5th November at 9am and our Year 7 open morning on 12th November at 8.15am. All events can be booked here. Whether looking for Sixth form, senior or prep families are always welcome to come and visit us, meet our staff and pupils, and see for themselves what makes Finborough so special.
St Albans School - Gold Partner (New)
Hosting: UNDER 11 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP)
“Our recent partnership with London Mavericks ties in perfectly with St Albans School going co-ed from September 2026. London Mavericks provide invaluable opportunities for the girls throughout the school, whether this be through match day visits or a player masterclass, allowing them to enhance their passion for netball and providing insight into successful women in sport, creating role models for the younger girls.“
Open Days at St Albans School
11+ & 13+
- Saturday 7 November (9am or 10am)
- Saturday 24 April (9am or 10am)
- Daytime tours during the week led by prefects, which is a perfect way to gain insight into a typical school day.
16+ Open Evenings
- Thursday 1 October (7pm)
- Wednesday 14 October (7pm)
- Also offer daytime tours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning which is a great opportunity to see the Sixth Form in action.
Book a place for any of the open events via the St Albans School website or by contacting the admissions Department admissions@st-albans.herts.sch.uk.
Scholarships
Sports scholarships (along with other scholarships) are available for pupils throughout the School with entry into year 7, year 9 and year 12. More info can be found on the admissions pages of the St Albans School website.
For more information regarding admissions please visit: https://www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk/admissions/welcome-to-admissions
Felsted - Gold Partner (New)
Hosting: UNDER 19 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP), PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (PDP)
London Mavericks are excited to announce a new partnership with Felsted School for the upcoming season.
Felsted is an independent school with a strong sporting tradition and a commitment to helping pupils develop both academically and through sport. Netball is a key part of school life, with opportunities for pupils to compete, develop their skills and apply for sports scholarships. We’re excited to build on this passion for netball through our new partnership.
We’re looking forward to working closely with Felsted throughout the upcoming season and creating more opportunities for pupils to connect with London Mavericks and develop their netball.
Want to find out more about Felsted School? Visit the Felsted School website to discover more about the school, its facilities and opportunities.
Interested in visiting Felsted?
Felsted hosts regular Open Mornings and school tours, giving prospective families the opportunity to explore the school, meet staff and experience life at Felsted. The next Whole School Open Morning is Saturday 6 March 2027. The school also offers Sports Scholarships, including netball, for eligible pupils entering Years 7, 9 and 12.
Discover Felsted School | Find Out About Open Days & Scholarships
Samuel Ryder School - Silver Partner (Returning)
Hosting: UNDER 11 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP)
London Mavericks are excited to welcome Samuel Ryder Academy back as a partner school for the upcoming season.
Samuel Ryder Academy, based in St Albans, is committed to providing students with opportunities to develop both academically and through sport, making them a fantastic fit for our partnership and our shared passion for supporting young people through netball.
We’re looking forward to continuing our work with Samuel Ryder Academy throughout the upcoming season and creating more opportunities for students to connect with London Mavericks and experience the professional game.
Want to find out more about Samuel Ryder Academy?
Visit the Samuel Ryder Academy website to discover more about the academy, its facilities, curriculum and opportunities.
Interested in visiting Samuel Ryder Academy?
The academy holds regular Open Events, giving prospective students and families the opportunity to explore the school, meet staff and find out more about life at Samuel Ryder Academy.
Discover Samuel Ryder Academy | Find Out About Open Events : Admissions – Samuel Ryder Academy
Queenswood School - Silver Partner (Returning)
Hosting: UNDER 13 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP), UNDER 15 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME, UNDER 17 & 19 ACADEMY
“Queenswood is proud to be in its third year of partnership with London Mavericks, one of the founding teams of the Netball Super League. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to developing women’s sport and creating more opportunities for girls and young women to participate, develop their talent and aspire to compete at the highest level.
Over the past three years, Queenswood Hall has provided a home for the Mavericks’ player pathway, hosting training, trials and development programmes for emerging young athletes. The partnership gives Queenswood pupils a direct connection to the professional game, bringing them closer to elite coaches and players and providing opportunities to see first-hand the ambition behind women’s professional sport.
The longevity of the partnership is important. It reflects a genuine, shared commitment to investing in girls and women in sport over the long term, rather than simply creating a one-off opportunity. As the women’s game continues to grow, Queenswood is proud to be part of that journey, providing a high-quality environment in which young players can develop and helping to build a stronger pathway for the next generation of female athletes.
For Queenswood, the partnership with London Mavericks is about more than netball. It is about giving girls access to outstanding sporting opportunities, celebrating female athletes and helping young women see sport as a place where they can belong, achieve and lead.”
Want to find out more about Queenswood School?
Visit the Queenswood School website to discover more about the school, its facilities, curriculum and opportunities.
Interested in visiting Queenswood School?
The academy holds regular Open Events, giving prospective students and families the opportunity to explore the school, meet staff and find out more about life at Queenswood School.
Discover Queenswood School | Find Out About Open Events: Admissions
Lady Eleanor Holles - Silver Partner (Returning)
Hosting: UNDER 17 & 19 ACADEMY, PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (PDP), UNDER 19 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP)
“We are delighted to be partnered with London Mavericks to create an exciting new link between netball at our school and the elite professional game. We believe strongly that young people thrive when they are given opportunities to discover what excites them, learn from people at the top of their field and see where their own talents could take them. Our relationship with London Mavericks, along with our Talented and Aspiring Athletes Programme and our Sport for All ethos, are example of how we look beyond the classroom to create meaningful experiences, strong community connections, and ambitious opportunities for our pupils.”
Senior School Open events:
- Thursday 15th October, 10.20am-12.15pm
Book here: Visit Us | Private School Middlesex | Lady Eleanor Holles
The Bishop's Stortford High School - Silver Partner (Returning)
Hosting: UNDER 13 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP), UNDER 15 EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP)
London Mavericks are excited to continue our partnership with The Bishop’s Stortford High School (TBSHS) ahead of the upcoming season.
TBSHS is committed to providing students with opportunities to develop both academically and through sport. The school’s High Performance Netball programme provides a fantastic opportunity for students to combine their academic studies with high-level netball development, making them a great fit for our partnership.
We’re looking forward to continuing to work closely with TBSHS throughout the upcoming season, creating more opportunities for students to connect with London Mavericks players and coaches, develop their netball and experience the professional game.
Want to find out more about The Bishop’s Stortford High School?
Visit the TBSHS website to discover more about the school, its facilities, curriculum and opportunities.
Interested in visiting TBSHS?
The school holds Open Evenings for prospective students, with opportunities to explore the school and find out more about its academic, sporting and extracurricular opportunities. For 2027 Sixth Form entry, the Open Evening is Thursday 5 November 2026, 5.30–8.30pm.
Discover TBSHS | Find Out About Open Events: Prospectus – The Bishop’s Stortford High School
Caterham School - Silver Partner (Returning)
Hosting: EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP)
“Caterham School is delighted to be partnering with London Mavericks for the 2026/27 season.
The partnership aligns with our commitment to providing outstanding sporting opportunities for young athletes, creating clear performance pathways, and inspiring the next generation of netball players through connections with one of the UK’s leading professional netball teams.
The partnership will support our growing netball programme through access to athlete development opportunities, coach education resources, talent pathway information and London Mavericks experiences that benefit both pupils and the wider netball community.“
Upcoming Dates and Opportunities
- Half-Term Netball Camp at Caterham School: 26-27 October 2026
- London Mavericks coach Amy Stoddart will be supporting delivery during the camp programme on 26 October.
- London Mavericks Emerging Athlete Programme (EAP) sessions are taking place at Caterham School throughout the season, providing an exciting local pathway for aspiring players.
If you are interested in learning more about Caterham School’s sporting opportunities, please visit Sports Academies – Caterham school sports centre