Sport is on offer to all age groups at The Ideal College. All year groups have PE classes each day timetabled in to the curriculum. It plays a central role in supporting the ethos of the college and a first class education. The Ideal College has a strong reputation for sport and there is a demanding and growing fixture list, with depth in teams, backed up by extensive playing fields and facilities. The majority of students flourish in college or house teams, while some progress to district, state and national level. There is an opportunity for all pupils to maximise their potential via an extensive co-curricular programme which is second-to-none. Students can participate in a rich range of sports commensurate with their abilities and every student should be able to find a skill to become engaged in. Teamwork is fostered, leaders are identified and developed and students learn much about themselves and others; sport is a vehicle for personal development. The school benefits from a team of expert professional coaches. In addition, the academic staff is enthusiastically committed to helping deliver the extensive sports programme. The major sports are badminton, cricket, football and volleyball.
The college offers a gym and fitness room, and sports pavilion as well as the use of the multi-purpose hall for boxing and badminton.