Top rowing Schools in the UK

The UK has numerous prestigious schools known for their rowing programs, many of which compete at national and international levels, including the renowned Henley Regatta. Some even produce World Champion and Olympic medal-winning rowers.

Top Rowing Schools:

1. Radley College – A long-standing tradition with elite training facilities and multiple eights teams. Recent winners of the Thames Team Trophy at the Head of the River Race.
2. St Edward’s Oxford (Teddies) – Exceptional coaching, successful alumni, and a strong record at Henley and National Schools' Regatta.
3. Wycliffe College – A resurgent rowing program with top-notch equipment, multiple Henley victories, and individual training programs.
4. Shrewsbury School – Boasts 14 Henley Royal Regatta wins, gold medals at the 2024 National Schools' Regatta, and cutting-edge rowing facilities.
5. Headington Rye Oxford – A dominant girls’ rowing program, consistently successful at national and international levels.
6. St Paul’s School – Home to many elite rowers, with multiple Henley wins and representation at international competitions.
7. Mossbourne Community Academy – A standout state school with elite training and strong performances at major competitions.
8. Shiplake College – Located near Henley, with a history of success at junior and senior international levels.
9. Sir William Perkins’s School – A girls’ school with a strong rowing focus, producing GB and Olympic-level rowers.
10. The King’s School, Worcester – A historic rowing school with a well-equipped boathouse and a legacy of Olympians.

Other Notable Schools:

Bedford, Eton, Hampton, Abingdon, and The Windsor Boys' School also have exceptional rowing programs.