Myerscough once again hailed as top provider by The Cricketer

The Cricketer has published its Good Schools Guide 2025, featuring its top schools and providers. All entries were judged against an extensive set of criteria, with the chosen schools having outstanding facilities, fixture programmes and coaching.

This included a compelling commitment to cricket in the curriculum, facilities, fixture programmes and coaching, and how they look to ensure cricket remains a central part of school or college life.

Students at Emirates Old Trafford enrol on a Level 3 programme in Cricket Studies, based at Lancashire County Cricket Club. As well as academic study and training, as part of their course they enjoy a large number of competitive fixtures, including an overseas tour to South Africa in 2025.

The programme has also supported a number of females through study, who have successfully integrated into the course.

The centre continues to go from strength-to-strength and this means we can attract students from all over the country who wish to combine their college education with a High Performance Cricket Programme.

A number of our graduates signed professional contracts with Lancashire and other counties over the last few seasons, and it is a testament to Myerscough’s cricket study programmes that the college is able to attract and support talented young cricketers who can combine their cricket and education together.

Myerscough is one of only a small number of non-fee paying schools currently included in the guide, with programmes designed to help students improve as cricketers, and also gain valuable UCAS points, should they wish to go on to higher education.

Andrew Massey, lecturer in cricket at Old Trafford, said: ‘’We are extremely proud that Myerscough College Old Trafford has been ranked in the UK's best schools for cricket in The Cricketer's Schools Guide 2025.

‘’Our team at Old Trafford work tirelessly to ensure our students receive some of the best academic and cricket provision in the country.

‘’Our course has challenged private school cricket programmes year on year and we now have a programme that makes cricket inclusive for all whilst providing students to the opportunity to be the best people they can be.

‘’We take great pride in our offer and continue to look for new ways to enhance student learning and progression.

‘’On a personal note I would like to thank the parents, students, NGBs and stakeholders for supporting our journey so far as your time and efforts mean we can make our vision a reality.’’

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The Cricketer magazine editor Huw Turbervill said: "Here at The Cricketer, we’ve covered the schools’ game since our inception in 1921, as part of our commitment to follow cricket at all levels.

"We’re proud of this coverage, and the 10th anniversary of this guide recognises the fantastic cricket programmes that exist in school curricula up and down the country.

"One of the most phenomenal things about the last decade is seeing cricket usurp rounders as the sport for girls. Rejoice!

"We have also introduced a section for state schools, a top 25. The demise of the game in the state sector in the UK has been heartbreaking for us all, but it is uplifting to see some teachers are determined to keep the flames alive."

The Cricketer researches and produces the Schools Guide annually, with the 2025 edition being supported by Durant Sports – one of the country's leading suppliers of cricket ground equipment.

Durant Sports managing director Cristian Durant said: “Congratulations to all the schools featured in this esteemed guide – now in its 10th year celebrating the nation’s best cricketing schools.

“As a leading supplier of cricket ground equipment to clubs, professional counties, and schools, we are proud to support The Cricketer’s excellent coverage of school cricket.

“This highlights the significant contributions of coaches and staff to grassroots cricket. Wishing you all a fantastic winter and the best of luck for the upcoming 2025 season.”