New reports from Youth Sport Trust reveal:
- An increasing proportion of children and young people are agreeing that some sports are for boys and some sports are for girls.
- 41% of boys agree, up from 35% in 2023/24, and highest among the 7-to-9 age bracket where 48% agree.
- 25% of girls agree, up from 20% in 2023/24.
- Only 50% of girls say that girls and boys have the same opportunities to do the sports and activities they want to outside of PE.
- A similar proportion, 47%, of girls say that girls and boys have the opportunity to take part in the same range of sports and activities in PE.
- Fewer still, 39%, of girls say that boys and girls sports are seen as equally important.
The report outlines how increasing gendered attitudes towards sport, a feeling the access is not equal, and experiences of sport at school go on to shape future attitudes and participation.
Access the full report at: Girls Active National Reports 2026 – Youth Sport Trust