The Co-Curricular Programme
Cokethorpe is well-known for its extensive and highly regarded Co-Curricular programme. Discover what is on offer to our pupils below.
Complementing the academic programme
Often described as a school defined by its breadth of opportunity,
Cokethorpe stands out for the sheer range of experiences available to pupils. With more than 35 activities in Prep and over 100 in Senior available each term, our clubs, societies, and activities (AOBs in Senior; Activities Programme in Prep) are woven into timetables and form an integral part of the School’s offer. Drama, Sport, and Music further enrich life from Reception to Upper Sixth.
AOBs and Activities
Prep Activities and the Senior AOBs provide exceptional breadth and deeper opportunities to learn, stretch, and explore.
Art
From early years onward, pupils develop expressive, interpretive skills across multiple media, guided by knowledgeable teachers and inspired by creative spaces.
Drama
Across Prep and Senior, productions are staged termly in The Shed (our 200-seat
black-box theatre) or the wood-panelled Corinthian Room. A wardrobe of 3,500+ costumes and specialist support in sound, lighting, make-up, set design, and wardrobe complete the experience.
Music
Music resonates throughout the School, from popular Prep performances to diverse Senior concerts and many joint occasions. A suite of Macs equipped with Sibelius and GarageBand supports composition and recording, while events from St Cecilia to
May Day Madrigals showcase talent.
Sport
Sport is integral to Cokethorpe life. Excellence is underpinned by the importance of participation, and breadth ensures every pupil finds a sport or pursuit they enjoy.
Outdoor Education
From bushcraft in Reception to the Sixth Form paddlers tackling the Marathon Kayak Devizes–Westminster race, Outdoor Education connects pupils to challenge and the natural world through climbing, clay shooting, target sprint, sailing, bushcraft, and more within Games and AOBs.
Where next?
Approaches to Learning
Whether at the earliest stages of learning or in the final preparations for A Levels, expert consideration is given to the approaches to learning at each stage of a pupil’s academic development at Cokethorpe.
Admissions Process
Check the processes and requirements for your child’s entry to Cokethorpe, which varies depending on the year group your child will join, through our Admissions Process calculator.
Upcoming Events
Find out about and book for the upcoming events at the School, from Open Mornings to concerts and drama productions across the Prep and Senior Schools.
Book your tour today
Come and visit Cokethorpe, whether for an Open Morning, one of our monthly
Meet the Head events, or a personal Tour, and Discover Your Cokethorpe.