Students engaged in school activities
Beyond the Classroom

Where Memories
Are Made Every Day

From drama to football, coding to creative writing — life at Academy Prep is vibrant, purposeful and joyfully full. Discover what awaits your child beyond the classroom.

10+Clubs & Activities
6+Sports Teams
12+Annual Events
70%Pupil Participation

Extracurricular Activities

Every child at Academy Prep is encouraged to pursue their passions outside the classroom. With over 40 activities on offer, there is something for everyone.

School drama production
🎭 Drama & Theatre
Children reading together
📚 Book Club
Science club experiments
🔬 Science Club
Children working on art
🎨 Art & Design
Group coding session
💻 Coding & Tech
🎵 Choir ♟️ Chess 🌍 Eco Council 📸 Photography 🎻 Orchestra 🍳 Cookery 🧘 Mindfulness 🗣️ Debate 🤖 Robotics 🌱 Gardening 📰 School Newspaper 🎬 Film Club

Clubs & Societies

Our clubs run before school, at lunchtime and after school — giving pupils the chance to deepen interests, build friendships and develop leadership skills.

🎵 Music

Orchestra & Choir

From strings to brass, voice to percussion — our award-winning music groups perform at school events, local festivals and national competitions.

📅 Mon - Fri· School Hours 👥 Years 1–6
🏃‍♀️ Arts

Sports

Our Sports Club gives pupils the chance to develop teamwork, confidence, and fitness through exciting activities like swimming, football, basketball, and volleyball.

📅 Mon - Fri· 3:45pm 👥 All Year Groups
🕌 Sports

Islamiyah

Our Islamiyah Club helps pupils grow in faith, build good character, and learn Islamic values in a fun and supportive environment.

📅 Mon - Fri· After School 👥 Years 2–6
📰 Sports

Roller Blading

In our roller blading club, students learn balance, coordination, safety skills, confidence, and teamwork while having fun and staying active.

📅 Mon - Fri · After School 👥 Years 3–6
♟️ Strategy

Chess Club

From beginners to tournament players — our chess club develops concentration, strategic thinking and sportsmanship in a relaxed, friendly setting.

📅 Mon - Fri · After School 👥 Years 1–6
Academy Prep sports day
Children in swimming lesson
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SportsOutdoor Activities

Champions On and
Off the Field

Physical education is at the heart of life at Academy Prep. Every child participates in daily physical activity, and we offer a broad range of competitive and recreational sports throughout the year.

Our dedicated PE staff, full-size sports field, swimming pool and multi-use games area mean pupils have everything they need to be active, healthy and confident.

FootballBoys teams, Years 3–6
🏊
SwimmingFor all Years 1–4 pupils
🏏
ChessFor Junior School
🏃
BasketballDuring and After School
🏸
Roller BladdingKS2 lunchtime & after-school club
🤸
BalletEYFS–KS2, After school
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Upcoming Events

A packed calendar of performances, competitions, community days and celebrations keeps every term exciting for our pupils and families.