flexible day
At Brockhurst & Marlston House, the school day doesn't stop at 3 p.m. Every afternoon and evening we provide over three hours of options - sport, extension classes and more than 40+ extracurricular activities. So children can follow their interests while families keep control of their own timetable.
It's a flexible approach to school hours, wraparound care and boarding, with a flexible fee structure designed to suit every requirement. Whether you need a later collection, a sporty or musical child's busy week to be catered for, or an occasional night's boarding, you can build a school week that genuinely works.
Hours of Options
Clubs & Activities
Evening for Flexi-Boarding
Core Activities Programme
The Shape of The Day
A structured timetable with room to move around it.
Morning
LESSSONS & MUSICIndividual music lessons run throughout the school day
Early Afternoon
EARLIER STARTSSome activities begin before 3 p.m.
3-6 p.m.
ACTIVITIES PROGRAMMEThe official extracurricular programme at the close of the academic day
Evening
ACADEMIES & FLEXI-BOARDINGAcademies run later; boarders stay on site
Looking for the full list of clubs? Browse our Extracurricular Activities
Who Flexibility Is For
Every families week looks different - ours is built to adapt
Working Parents
Wraparound care and later collection times take the pressure off the school run, without children missing out on enrichment.
Busy, Curious Children
From sport, art and music to languages and outdoor pursuits, a long afternoon of options lets children try plenty and find what they love.
Families with Several Children
Siblings of different ages can follow different timetables, with collection arranged to make family logistics easier.
Families Across Berkshire
Welcoming families from Hermitage, Bucklebury, Chieveley, Cold Ash and across West Berkshire, with flexibility that helps longer journeys.
Flexi-Boarding & Full Boarding
Two ways to stay on site - choose what suits your family
Flexi-boarding
Sleep Over, Any EveningYour child can stay overnight as a flexi-boarder on any evening you choose - perfect for a late activity, a busy week, or occasions when you're away.
Children enjoy supper, evening activities and a settled night's sleep in the school's boarding community, then head straight into lessons the next morning.
Full-boarding
A Home-from-HomeFor families who want a fuller boarding experience, our caring boarding houses provide a warm, structured and supportive environment for boys and girls.
Find out more on the Brockhurst & Marlston House boarding page.
A Flexible Fee Structure
We understand that no two families' needs are the same, so our fee structure is designed to be flexible too. Whether you use the core activities programme, later collections, flexi-boarding or a combination, yo can build a package that fits your requirements.
For current fees, please see our Fess page or speak to our Admissions team, who will be happy to talk through the options for your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about the flexible school day
What is the flexible day at Brockhurst & Marlston House?
It's our way of letting families tailor the school day to their needs. After lessons, we offer over three hours of sport, extension classes and more than 40 extracurricular activities every afternnoon and evening, with a collection time you choose and the option to flex-board on any evening.
What time do after-school activities run?
The official activities programme runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Some activities start earlier, our Academies run later, and individual music lessons take place throughout the school day.
Can my child board just one or two nights a week?
Yes. Flexo-boarding allows your child to sleep over on any evening you choose, without committing to full boarding.
