Get ready for the 2026 School Sport Survey

There are now just six weeks to go until the 2026 School Sport Survey opens and begins collecting the views of children and young people from across Wales.

With every school in Wales invited to take part, we’re aiming to create the most comprehensive picture yet of how young people feel about sport and physical activity. Below you’ll find everything you need to ensure your pupils can take part and have their say.

Why your school should take part

Taking part in the School Sport Survey offers clear benefits for your school and your learners. The survey fully supports the Curriculum for Wales, helping schools reflect on and understand:

-What sports and activities pupils enjoy

-What they’d like more opportunities to try

-Where they enjoy being active

-How they feel when taking part in sport and physical activity

Every participating school receives a school specific data report, helping you plan and shape your sport and physical activity offer based on real pupil voice.

The survey also gathers valuable information on:

-Local facility availability

-Potential links with community clubs

-Other local resources that can strengthen your school’s approach

Nationally, the findings help guide key decisions made by Sport Wales and the Welsh Government on future investment in sport and vital facilities.

What’s new for 2026

The 2026 School Sport Survey is our most accessible and engaging version to date. Improvements include:

-15 additional language options beyond Welsh and English

-Audio narration

-British Sign Language, Makaton and Easy Read translations

-Interactive features to help pupils stay focused

-A refreshed survey design that captures more detail than ever

-Interactive dashboards for schools and Local Authorities for quicker access to results

-What you need to know

The School Sport Survey will be open from Monday 13 April 2026 to Friday 17 July 2026. Pupils in Years 3-11 can take part using their school’s unique survey link, which will be sent directly to schools from Sport Wales.

Full instructions, survey links, and details on how to qualify for a unique school report will be sent to schools on 13 April 2026.

The next School Sport Survey is due in 2030.

Support

All guidance materials and explainer resources will be shared directly with schools alongside the survey links from SportWales@SchoolSportSurvey2026.co.uk

Please also look out for contact Sam Friend - Cardiff's School Sport Officer

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at: SFriend@cardiffmet.ac.uk