Extracurricular activities
The Academy runs a Clubs and Societies session of one hour on a Monday evening and at lunchtimes, before and after school. These include film club, chess, board games, art, drama, music, DT, ICT, homework club, careers, booster sessions, "catch up" sessions in several subjects, and sports clubs.
The PE Department run clubs in the following sports football , rugby, hockey, netball, basketball, cricket, rounders, softball, tennis, badminton, volleyball, table tennis, athletics, gymnastics and trampolining. Inter-school fixtures are undertaken in many of these areas with added competition coming via the House Competition and entry into local, regional and national sports competitions. Outdoor pursuits are followed via the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.