Sport
Langley Park is one of the few state schools that plays hockey, and is one of the top three hockey schools in the country, having competed in the last four national finals. In 2010 the under-16 team were crowned National Champions, the first comprehensive school to achieve this.
Langley teaches a wide range of sports, including rugby and hockey, from Year 7.
The new buildings for the school will provide private hockey facilities for the school that are currently being shared with Langley Park School for Girls. Other sports include cricket, tennis and rugby.
After the new school building is completed, the old buildings will be knocked down and will be replaced by a modern sports hall and facilities.
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