Archive · 17 Nov 2025
FPJ Mumbai Schools Survey 2025: Sports & Fitness in Schools
The Free Press Journal's yearly school survey looked at how good schools in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai are at sports and keeping kids fit.
Most schools have great sports facilities and offer daily sports programs.
Students from these schools even compete in big games.
However, not many schools use sports to teach important life skills like staying healthy, being strong emotionally, or working well with others.
The Free Press Journal (FPJ) released its third annual school survey focusing on sports and physical fitness in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai.
Nearly 90% of surveyed schools reported having robust sports infrastructure, including grounds and trained coaches.
Over 70% of schools offer full-time or daily sports programs, with students actively participating in district and state-level tournaments.
Less than 20% of schools integrate sports with broader fitness, wellness, or life-skills education.
The survey identified top schools for sports and physical fitness, listed alphabetically.
- Who
- The Free Press Journal (FPJ)
- What
- Announced the results of the FPJ Mumbai Schools Survey 2025, focusing on Excellence in Sports & Physical Fitness.
- When
- November 17, 2025
- Where
- Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai
- Why
- To evaluate schools' performance in sports and physical fitness, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement in developing holistic well-being.
Strengths
Areas for Development
Sports Infrastructure and Participation
Strengths
Nearly 90% of surveyed schools reported having strong sports infrastructure, including grounds and coaches. Over 70% offer daily or full-time sports programs, with students competing at district and state levels.
Areas for Development
Less than 20% of schools connect sports with broader fitness, wellness, or life-skills education, indicating a gap in holistic development through physical activity.
Focus of Sports Programs
Strengths
Schools are actively engaged in competitive sports, evidenced by regular student participation in tournaments.
Areas for Development
There is a missed opportunity to use physical activity for building long-term habits in health, emotional resilience, and teamwork, as these are not yet ingrained in school culture.
- Survey Name
- FPJ Mumbai Schools Survey 2025
- Edition
- Third
- Geographical Scope
- Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai
- Focus Area
- Excellence in Sports & Physical Fitness
- Infrastructure Reporting
- Approx. 90% of schools reported robust sports infrastructure.
- Program Offering
- Over 70% of schools run full-time or daily sports programs.
- Holistic Integration
- Less than 20% of schools link sports with broader fitness, wellness, or life-skills education.
Sources
FPJ Mumbai Schools Survey 2025: Excellence In Experiential And Holistic Learning
FPJ Mumbai Schools Survey 2025: Outstanding Teacher Voice & Professional Development
FPJ Mumbai Schools Survey 2025: Results Of City’s Most Awaited, Honest Survey Of Schools Declared
FPJ Mumbai Schools Survey 2025: Excellence In Classroom Learning
