Extra Curriculum
At Thomas Keble, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Each year, our staff voluntarily give their time, energy and expertise to organise and lead an exceptional range of trips and visits—local, national and international. These experiences are not an entitlement, but they are a cherished and formative part of life at our school, enriching the curriculum and helping students grow in confidence, independence and curiosity.
From fieldwork and theatre visits to residential adventures, cultural experiences and subject specific enrichment, our programme is shaped by staff who are passionate about broadening students’ horizons. Their willingness to invest their own time ensures that Thomas Keble students have access to opportunities that deepen learning, strengthen relationships and create lasting memories.
We are proud of the breadth and quality of what we offer, and we remain deeply grateful to the colleagues who make these experiences possible. Their commitment allows us to provide a vibrant, holistic education that reaches far beyond the school gates.
Popular sports clubs include gymnastics, football (girls and boys), netball, hockey, rounders, tennis, athletics, cross-country, cricket, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, dance, rugby, fitness club, outdoor pursuits and cheerleading. Thomas Keble has a full range of sports teams for both boys and girls, and we successfully compete at local, regional and national level.
We offer a broad range of residential and local trips take place. Recent residential trips have included:
- Paris netball trip
- European Ski trip
- Football and netball tours to Spain
- Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions
- Swanage fieldwork for Geography GCSE
- Spanish department trip to Malaga
Residential Trips Overview
Overseas residential trips (3-year view)

Regular annual domestic residential trips

Regular annual trips

Performing Arts
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Duke of Edinburgh Award
The DofE programme is an amazing opportunity that we offer at 2 levels: Bronze in Year 9 and Silver in Year 10. It is truly inclusive; it doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from, there’s a DofE option for you. The Award consists of four sections: Volunteering, Skill, Physical and the Expedition. You’ll find yourself helping people and the community, getting fitter, developing or exploring new skills and going on an exciting expedition where you will be entirely self-sufficient for 2 days at Bronze or 3 days at Silver.
The best part? You choose what you do for your sections. Students complete a real kaleidoscope of activities: yoga, volunteering at donkey sanctuaries, painting, sword skills, photography, refereeing sport, teaching primary students sport, cooking, producing miniature horse tack, road cycling and many more!
Expeditions are coordinated by staff at Thomas Keble School. Bronze Award participants spend 2 days in the Cotswold's walking with an overnight camp. It gets really get exciting for Silver participants with training in the Forest of Dean and expeditions across the beautiful Black Mountains in South Wales for 3 days with 2 overnight camps.
For further information, please see Mrs Paynter for the Bronze Award, and Mr Acton for the Silver Award.
Music Tuition
At Thomas Keble School, we offer individual & small group tuition through Gloucestershire Music (GM). Instrumental lessons are a great way to not only engage your child in music making but are also proven to improve their confidence, concentration and much research has shown the positive effect of music on English and Maths in particular.
The time that lessons commence will be decided by the school and the GM tutor who will deliver the lessons. Gloucestershire Music also offers a musical instrument hire scheme.
A student bursary is also available for those who wish to apply for financial assistance. This can cover tuition, instrument hire and exam fees up to £200 per term (based on a 3 term year).
To sign up to our music lesson waiting list through our online parent pay system:
- Click the link below.
- Click Online Payments.
- Sign in or create an account and follow the verification process.
- Sign in and click 'Enrol for an Activity'.
- Select Small Group/individual tuition and Thomas Keble from the drop-down list.
- Select Instrument, type of tuition and assessment level.
- Complete pupil information.
- Please accept GM's Privacy Policy.
- Confirm your tuition and click Enrol.
- PLEASE IGNORE THE NEXT PAGE. DO NOT CLICK TO PURCHASE AS WE WILL CONTACT YOU SEPARATELY TO PAY FOR THIS TUITION.
Please note that you are free to purchase any of the above regardless of whether your child has currently been receiving a differing type of tuition
Group Tuition 3 – 5 pupils 30 minutes is £please ask
Paired Lesson 30 minutes is £99.99
Individual Tuition 20 minutes is £132.76
Individual Tuition 30 minutes is £198.33
Lessons are priced based on 10 lessons a term Terms and conditions apply
Happy music making!



