Clubs and societies vary from year to year, and reflect the interests of our students. They are often led by members of the Sixth Form. Groups cover  a broad range of interest areas, such as art, classics, design, drama, the environment, science, reading, chess, cookery and more! 

Over 70% of our students participate in a full sporting programme that operates during lunchtime and after school, including competitions. Students have access to a range of extracurricular PE clubs, including athletics, dance, football, gymnastics, hockey, netball, rounders, rhythmic gymnastics, tennis, cricket, etc.

The Bronze Level of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is introduced to students as an option during the Autumn Term of Year 10. Many go on to the Silver and Gold Levels as well.

The Music department offers a variety of opportunities for students to develop their individual and group musical skills. Students are encouraged to play an instrument, both for personal enjoyment and to help develop self-discipline. Lessons are available for piano, drum kit, guitar, voice and the usual orchestral string, woodwind and brass instruments. Group activities include Senior and Junior Orchestra, Brass Group and Guitar Group. There are various choral groups including Senior and Junior Choirs.  

Many school trips, field studies and outings take place during school time or during the holidays, forming a natural extension to the school curriculum. Outings are arranged to theatres, galleries, museums, sporting events, music performances, conferences, universities, science labs, industry, etc. Residential trips include a PGL outdoor activity centre in Year 8, a two-yearly ski trip, a sports tour to Holland, and classics trips to Greece and Italy.

See our full list of recent and forthcoming school trips.

Our photo gallery includes albums from past trips.

Sports Leadership Festival

Y10 - Y12 Sports Leadership students host local primary school pupils for a range of fun games they devise themselves, as well as visiting the schools to run sports activities. 

Project Polyglot

Some of our Year 10 Modern Foreign Languages students take part in Project Polyglot, which involves devising French and Spanish lessons aimed at Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 children, and then visiting local primary schools to deliver the lessons.