Denstone Cricket is Amongst The Best in The UK

The Cricketer Schools Guide 2025 reveals UK's best schools for cricket

State and private schools are both well represented in the special 10th anniversary edition of the guide, with the best all-girls and prep/junior schools also picked out by The Cricketer's judging panel for a place in the coveted 2025 Schools Guide

The UK's best schools for cricket have been revealed in The Cricketer's Schools Guide 2025 and Denstone College features in the Top 100 UK Senior Schools.

This year's guide is a special 10th anniversary edition and features the top 100 senior, top 50 prep/junior, top 20 all-girls schools for cricket and for the first time, the top 25 state schools. While state schools have always been included in the guide, this is the first year that they have a bespoke section to showcase their dedication to cricket. 

The roll call of schools emerged from a large number of entrants who were judged against an extensive set of criteria, which included a compelling commitment to cricket in the curriculum, facilities, fixture programmes and coaching.

Purchase your copy of the 2025 Schools Guide here

The Cricketer magazine editor Huw Turbervill said: “Here at The Cricketer, we’ve covered the schools’ game since our inception in 1921, as part of our commitment to follow cricket at all levels.
“We’re proud of this coverage, and the 10th anniversary of this guide recognises the fantastic cricket programmes that exist in school curricula up and down the country.

“One of the most phenomenal things about the last decade is seeing cricket usurp rounders as the sport for girls. Rejoice!

“We have also introduced a section for state schools, a top 25. The demise of the game in the state sector in the UK has been heartbreaking for us all, but it is uplifting to see some teachers are determined to keep the flames alive.”

The Cricketer researches and produces the Schools Guide annually, with the 2025 edition being supported by Durant Sports – one of the country's leading suppliers of cricket ground equipment.

Durant Sports managing director Cristian Durant said: “Congratulations to all the schools featured in this esteemed guide – now in its 10th year celebrating the nation’s best cricketing schools.
“As a leading supplier of cricket ground equipment to clubs, professional counties, and schools, we are proud to support The Cricketer’s excellent coverage of school cricket.

“This highlights the significant contributions of coaches and staff to grassroots cricket. Wishing you all a fantastic winter and the best of luck for the upcoming 2025 season.”

The 2025 Schools Guide was included with the December edition of The Cricketer Magazine, and is available to purchase separately here.