The School expects all students to participate in some of the many opportunities offered. There is a very wide range of School clubs and societies. These include Amnesty, the Art Club, Bridge Club, Canoe Club, Ceramics Workshop, Chess Club, Christian Union, Computer Club, Debating Society, Dramatic Society, Electronics Club, French Club, History Society, Modern Language Society, Photographic Society, Politics Society, Printing Club, Theatre Club, Voluntary Service Unit, Young Engineers' Club and Young Enterprise. Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and many achieve Silver and Gold Awards. Music and Drama Music is a strong feature and the Choir, Junior Singers, Chamber Choir, Judd Brass, Big Band, String Group, Senior, Intermediate and Junior Orchestras perform at various functions throughout the year.
Instrumental lessons are available through the school, for which a charge is made.
There is a major school drama production each year and usually one or two productions aimed at particular age groups. Drama productions have maintained a high quality and involve pupils at all levels. The School has its own contingent of the CCF with Army and RAF Sections which meets after school on Fridays. Membership is voluntary and boys can join from Year 9. Cadets have the opportunity to attend camps and expeditions as well as Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force courses.