Sport in Hartismere provides all pupils and students with a wide experience of physical activities for all abilities and interests. The winter programme includes football, hockey, rugby, netball and cross-country running, whilst in the summer, tennis, cricket, athletics, rounders and softball take over. The curriculum also includes indoor work in the Sports Hall with gymnastics, badminton, basketball, volleyball and table-tennis. P.E. is offered at GCSE level and 'A'-Level. Orienteering and problem-solving complete the curriculum

Clubs, practices and competitions form a vital extension to the curriculum at lunchtimes and after school. There are House competitions in all activities, the highlight being Sports Day in June. The school has teams in a wide variety of sports, competing in local leagues and cup competitions. Our teams and individuals continue to maintain very high standards resulting in many successes in a range of activities. The recent OFSTED report stated that "inter-school sport is a strong feature at Hartismere. Matches are played in a variety of sports with individuals and teams achieving considerable success". We emphasise enjoyment and an enthusiastic and sporting approach to all sport.

Many pupils and students have represented North Suffolk in athletics, cross-country, football, netball, cricket and rounders with a number going on to achieve success at County level. One pupil has reached international standard in rugby representing his country against Wales at Twickenham. We have girls who will represent Norfolk and Suffolk in Hockey.

The school has been awarded a "Sportsmark" by the English Schools Sports Council twice in recognition of the quality of Physical Education programme.