Mix & Match

Co-Curricular

College is dedicated to the belief that cultural, social and recreational co-curricular activities are an essential element of an all-round education and contribute to the overall welfare of our pupils. There is a full activities programme during the week including sports, music, drama, service options, societies and clubs for all pupils to engage with; all are available to all regardless of experience or skill level.

Cheltonians engage in a hugely positive and encouraging way to all that is offered outside the classroom. In addition to the sport, music, drama and Community Action, we are hugely proud of our Combined Cadet Force and how it allows pupils to develop their leadership skills. Our Duke of Edinburgh programme spans the full spectrum from the Bronze to Gold Award, with pupils rising to the challenges that Snowdonia and the Lake District throws at them.

Our Wednesday afternoon, ‘Third Form Challenge’ programme, integrates pupils to College and allows them to quickly make friends with others in the year group. Finally, our Monday afternoon activities programme offers pupils the opportunity to join various clubs, ranging from cooking to books, debating to music technology, language film club to squash and much more besides.

Our co-curricular provision aims to complement life in the classroom; it is about challenge, determination, the ability to bounce back when one fails and to realise the reward of hard work and effort; lessons in life which will serve Cheltonians well long after they have left College.

“A happy school that inspires great loyalty and stands out not only for its magnificent surroundings but for placing equal emphasis on every aspect of extracurricular, of which there is simply tons.”

Good Schools Guide, 2023

Activities & Societies

Academic societies and practical activity clubs allow pupils to open up areas of interest and develop new skills outside the classroom environment. As well as allowing pupils to thrive outside the curriculum, the experiences also offer rich opportunities to enhance Higher Education applications.

Monday evenings are dedicated to a programme of societies and clubs. The Lower Sixth is encouraged to take on leadership roles within societies and clubs, setting the direction and content. Pupils who wish to take part in practical activities can choose from clubs as diverse as Polo, Clay-Pigeon Shooting, Chess, Debating and Pottery.

College academic societies cover many core subjects including English Literature, Maths, Philosophy, Psychology and Science. Pupils can choose to join a society that supports an existing area of study or one that gives them a new avenue to explore. In either case, they will benefit from varied meetings, build their presentation skills by presenting research topics and have the opportunity to hear from a range of high profile external speakers.

A full list of Activities and Clubs on offer can be found here.

“My favourite thing about College is the wide range of co-curricular opportunities available. For example, everyone does timetabled sport at least three times a week, and this has introduced me to many new sports. There is also a fantastic Music Department with many opportunities to join ensembles and perform alongside others in concerts. There is also a wide range of other activities ranging from cooking club to CCF.”

Current pupil, 2025

Bronze Award Duke of Edinburgh Expedition 2024

Co-Curricular Calendar

View the full calendar of clubs, societies and activities

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Results 2025

College Community

Pastoral Care