Co-Curricular
Dean Close School enjoys a fantastic reputation for our Art, Drama, Music and Sport for which each has a substantial department with dedicated purpose-built facilities and highly experienced, qualified teachers and coaches.
The Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and Community Action programme provide a wide variety of activities and opportunity for leadership. A purpose-built Music School is linked to a professional theatre and both host a variety of dramatic and musical events.
The School is committed to offering an exciting and hugely varied co-curricular programme. Our afternoon Activity Programme is devoted to creative opportunities, hobbies & clubs, physical pursuits and intellectual extension activities.
Academic Enrichment
Academic Clinics
Futures
Geography Society
History of Art
Maths and Science Olympiads
Medics & Vets Biochemistry
Model United Nations
Oxbridge Mentoring
Whizz Bang Mondays
Club/Hobby
Bee Keeping
Chess
Classics on Screen
Climbing
Computing
Drone Racing
E sports
Film Making Club
Formula 1 in Schools
Gardening
Mountain Biking
Puzzles and Paradoxes
Sign Language
Shooting
Suduko Puzzle Club
Theatre Technicals
Community
CCF
Current Affairs Group
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Christian Union
Sustainability group
Uganda Link
Creative Arts
Art
Ballet
Brass Group
Chamber Ensembles
Chapel Choir
Cookery
Drama
Jazz Band
Modern Dance
Music Theory
Music Technology
Origami
Orchestra
Product Design Technology
Roc Soc
Wind Groups
Physical Activity
Badminton
Basketball
Football
Golf
HiiT
Horse riding
Kayaking
Pilates
Running
Sailing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Yoga
Zumba