Activities are offered before school, at lunchtime and after school, with additional trips running at the weekends and during the holidays.

From drama (including LAMDA), choirs and orchestras, and astronomy to performing in a musical, the students are encouraged to be actively involved in the running of a club (in collaboration with a member of staff). This allows them to develop their leadership skills for the benefit of the wider school community. In particular, many Sixth Formers run sporting activities for younger pupils – which helps them gain valuable coaching qualifications.

Sixth Form students have the opportunity to explore different locations, to learn outside the classroom and to enhance their understanding of subjects and places.

Trips to museums, galleries and the theatre are offered throughout the year. Biologists and geographers will participate in residential fieldtrips within the UK. Those studying Geography will have the opportunity to discover the wonders of Iceland. Students of Government and Politics have the opportunity to visit Washington.

Sixth Form students are also encouraged to take on the challenge of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, which involves expeditions to the Welsh Black Mountains and Dartmoor. There is also a comprehensive Sports Tour Programme. Past tours have included Malaysia and South Africa.

Tormead has established links with the town of Besishahar in Nepal and the Mai Chau region of Vietnam. These links are nurtured with Sixth Form expeditions to both locations. Past expeditions have also included Ecuador, Zambia and Botswana.