Breakfast Club and after-school Wraparound are open to all pupils from Nursery through to Year 6. Extracurricular clubs are available across the school, with children formally encouraged to take part in two clubs a week from Year 1 onwards.
Flourishing Beyond the Classroom
At Orchard House School, our co-curricular programme is one of the most extensive among schools with extracurricular activities in West London. We’re proud to offer over 40 clubs each year, with new options every term, alongside an extended Wraparound care service that runs from early morning to early evening.
Whether it’s a Breakfast Club to start the day or an after-school club to explore a new passion, our committed team is there for your child before, during, and after the school day. Through our partnership with Dukes Education, pupils also benefit from inter-school events – including poetry and literary festivals, sports tournaments, and musical performances – that extend our extracurricular offer well beyond our own site.
The facilities and extra-curricular activities at OHS are exceptional.
Wraparound Care
Orchard House operates an extensive term-time Wraparound service from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, giving working parents flexibility at both ends of the school day.
Breakfast Club (mornings). Open to pupils from Nursery through to Year 6, Breakfast Club offers a light breakfast and morning activities before children are taken to their classes at 8.25am.
After-school Wraparound (afternoons). At the end of the school day, children are collected from their classroom and enjoy a healthy snack before taking part in activities such as crafts, outdoor play, reading, and games. Older children can use this time to begin their homework. Children are welcome to attend Wraparound directly after a club.
Wraparound sessions are available at an additional cost. Full pricing details can be found on our Fees page.
Extracurricular Clubs
From Netball to Touch-Typing, Cooking to Debating, Orchard House offers a club for every interest. As part of our broader co-curricular programme, we run over 40 clubs per academic year, with the options changing termly so children can try as many different activities as they’d like.
From Year 1, children are encouraged to take part in two clubs a week as part of their individual growth and development. A number of sports teams and music ensembles also practise before school, between 7.15am and 8.15am, while most after-school clubs run from approximately 3.30pm to 4.30pm (timings vary slightly by activity).
In addition to our own programme, pupils benefit from Dukes Education’s wider inter-school extracurricular activities, including poetry reading in Westminster Hall, swimming, netball and football tournaments, and musical performances at the Royal Festival Hall.
Some of the many clubs that we offer include:
Sports:
Hockey, Netball, Football, Gymnastics, Swimming, Running, Judo, Multi-sports, Dance, Padel Tennis.
Academic:
Book Club, Debating, Science, Computing and Coding, French for Native Speakers, School Magazine, Drama, Homework.
Music:
Woodwind Ensemble, Chamber Choir, Senior Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Orchestra, M:Tech, Little Voices LAMDA, Creative Composition, Junior Choir.
Art:
Cross-stitch and Embroidery, Comic Book Making, Pottery, Lower School Art.
Recreational:
Chess, Cooking, Board Game, School Council, Touch-Typing, Eco Club.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age groups can join clubs and Wraparound care at Orchard House School?
What times do Wraparound care and clubs run?
Wraparound care runs from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. Breakfast Club runs each morning until pupils are taken to class at 8.25am. Before-school sports and music sessions run from 7.15am to 8.15am, and most after-school clubs run from approximately 3.30pm to 4.30pm, though timings vary by activity.
How many clubs does Orchard House School offer?
We offer over 40 clubs each academic year across sport, academic, music, art, and recreational categories, with the selection changing every term so children can try new activities regularly.
How do I book Wraparound care or a club place?
Wraparound sessions are available at an additional cost — full pricing and booking details are available on our Fees page. For specific club availability or to discuss booking, please contact the school office.
Is there an extra cost for clubs and Wraparound care?
Wraparound care (Breakfast Club and after-school sessions) is available at an additional cost, detailed on our Fees page. Please contact us directly for current information on any club-specific costs.
Can children attend Wraparound care after a club?
Yes. Children can move straight from an after-school club into Wraparound care, making it easy for parents to arrange a single collection time regardless of a child’s activity that day.
