The prestigious honour was revealed in the latest annual ranking of the top 200 sporting schools across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland by School Sport Magazine.

Graeme Wright, Head Master, said: "We are absolutely delighted with the news which emphasises our school's place among the UK's sporting schools elite. It's an amazing achievement and recognises the hard work and achievements of both our students and the PE Department. School Sport Magazine is a prestigious publication and produces a highly respected Top 200 guide to the best schools which is eagerly anticipated every year. We are regularly ranked in the top 50 in this annual table which is a remarkable achievement.”

AGSB takes pride in the breadth of sports offered which include: football, hockey, rugby, X-country, athletics, cricket, tennis, basketball, badminton and table-tennis