Co-curricular life

Where every child finds something they love

More than 40 weekly activities that develop skills, build friendships and spark lifelong passions – most included in your fees.

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Co-curricular life at St. Aubyn’s

Co-curricular life at
St. Aubyn’s

We believe impactful education happens when children discover interests beyond the core curriculum. At St. Aubyn’s, co-curricular life is integral to developing confident, well-rounded individuals.

More than 40 weekly activities run before and after school for children from Reception to Year 6. The programme increases per year group and spans activities across sport, music, creative arts, technology, and recreation. While most activities are open to all, some specialist programmes involve selection.

At St. Aubyn’s, we ensure clubs and enrichment complement learning and personal development, with most activities included in the termly fees to make breadth of opportunity an integral part of education rather than an expensive extra. Our aim is simple: for every child to enjoy and thrive through participation.

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Breadth of opportunity

The range of activities reflects our commitment to developing the whole child. Current offerings include:

  • Sport: football, cricket, rugby, hockey, netball, cross-country, table tennis, athletics, racket sports, ballet, Mile-a-Time running club
  • Music: orchestra, string ensemble, two choirs, brass ensemble, guitar ensemble, woodwind ensemble, singing groups
  • Creative & recreational: chess, coding, cooking, craft, board games, mindfulness, Glee
  • Leadership & service: cadets, school council, eco committee, house system
  • Languages: French, Spanish, British Sign Language

Activities evolve termly. Current term listings are published on the school website and shared with families at the start of each term.

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Developing skills

and character

Developing skills
and character

Co-curricular participation develops qualities that complement academic learning: resilience through competition, creativity through performance, leadership through the house system, the eco committee and the school council, and social confidence through collaboration across year groups.

Inter-house competitions run across Years 3-6 in multiple sports, building friendly rivalry and a sense of belonging. The whole-school house system, with its charity days, singing competitions and sporting events, gives every child a team to belong to and a reason to contribute.

‘We celebrate others’ success’ is one of the ten St. Aubyn’s promises, and we regularly celebrate achievements – from small steps to significant accomplishments – in assemblies, newsletters and with house points.

Inclusive approach & wraparound care

At St. Aubyn’s, our approach is centred on inclusion for our community. Every child, from Reception, has an opportunity to be a part of co-curricular activities, supported by termly activity-rotation that ensures access to the full breadth of provision.

Parents also benefit from most activities being included in termly school fees, with only those provided by external providers incurring an additional cost.

Wraparound care is available from 7:30am before school and until 6pm after school, including a supervised homework session for Prep pupils. Before school care starts from 07:30 for Nursery – Year 2 and starts at £6.50 per session; after-school care costs are from £13 per session.

We’re proud of our inclusive approach to both participation and cost.

Proof & reassurance

Results that speak

for themselves

Results that speak for themselves

There are so many activities that I enjoy from Languages club and watching movies in French, learning ballet and building towards being able to do point work to performing as a part of the school choir and Glee Club. One of my favourite activities is during the netball club when we play skills games like Gladiator, which then help us when we play competitively against local schools.”

- Isabella, Year 5

most clubs included in fees

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most clubs included in fees

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wraparound care from 7:30am to 6pm

Discover our co-curricular programme

We invite families to visit, explore our school and experience this balance for themselves.

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Frequently asked questions

Your questions,
answered

Have questions? We’ve got you covered. Check out our FAQs for quick answers!

What are the academic outcomes of St. Aubyn’s pupils

Yes. A 97% five-year 11+ success rate demonstrates our academic strength, delivered without compromising wellbeing.

Will my child be happy?

Our wellbeing provision, pastoral systems and inclusive culture ensure children feel supported, not pressured.

How do you compare to Forest, Bancroft’s or Chigwell?

As well as academic rigour families choose us for our facilities, personal attention, warm community that many clubs are included in the fees.

What if my child needs extra support?

Our specialist SEND team and tailored teaching ensure every child receives what they need to thrive.

Will my child be prepared for senior school?

Absolutely. Our academic outcomes and character development, according to each child’s needs, prepare children exceptionally well for their next stage.

See our school in action with a personal guided tour

We warmly invite you to a personal guided tour with Admissions Registrar, Mrs Helen Madden. During your visit, you’ll explore classrooms, creative spaces, and sports facilities to see how children grow in confidence and curiosity while building firm foundations for a lifetime of learning.

Most importantly, you’ll be in amongst a typical school day, allowing you to gain genuine insight into our nurturing community. Your visit concludes with a relaxed meeting with the Head to answer your questions.

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