On 22 September, Gosforth Academy welcomed students and parents for our Sports Awards Evening, celebrating the dedication, talent and sporting achievements of our students throughout 2026.

The evening recognised achievement across a fantastic range of sports, with Player of the Year awards presented alongside special recognition for students excelling in their chosen sports beyond school. The event culminated in the presentation of our Sportsperson of the Year award.

2026 Award Winners

Congratulations to all of this year's winners:

• KS3 girls squash player of the year - Emma Little
• KS3 boys squash player of the year - Will Brocklehurst
• Badminton player of the year - Daniel Choy
• U15 girls football player of the year – Evie Sutton
• Year 9 boys football player of the year – Laion Reed
• Year 9 boys rugby player of the year – Josh Towell
• Year 9 netball player of the year – Tilly Leach
• Basketball player of the year – Gabriel Elliott
• KS4 boys squash player of the year – Charlie Armstrong
• KS4 girls squash player of the year – Lucy Ulyatt
• Cross Country runner – Ewan Hearn
• Athlete of the year – Lauryn Walton
• Year 10 boys football player of the year – Matthew McCordall
• Year 11 boys football player of the year – Jack Hey
• U16 girls football player of the year – Issy Reynard
• Year 10 rugby player of the year – Seb Stewart
• Year 10 netball player of the year – Erin Douglas
• Year 11 rugby player of the year – Ali Cranston

Special Recognition

Four students also received special recognition after being selected for a Netball PDP squad, an excellent achievement reflecting their hard work and development in the sport:

• Iona Cranston
• Erin Douglas
• Emila Halfpenny
• Katy Ingleson

A further special recognition was presented to:

Edith Lowery - Leeds Rhinos U17 Squad for Netball

Our Sports Person of the Year

• Rebecca Little

The evening was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate not only individual success, but also the commitment, teamwork and enthusiasm for sport shown by students across Gosforth Academy.

Congratulations to all our award winners and everyone who has represented the Academy in sport throughout the year.