Overview

• 33% of Team GB athletes for Paris 2024 attended private secondary schools, up from 24% in 2016.
• Only 7% of the UK population is privately educated, showcasing a significant imbalance.
• Certain sports, like rowing and hockey, have higher proportions of privately educated athletes.
• Private schools offer extensive facilities and support, identifying and nurturing talent from an early age.
• Athletes from all-girls schools are disproportionately represented among Team GB sportswomen.