Football Academy Programme
Course type: Football Academy Programme with BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma or A levels
Awarding/exam body: Pearson Edexcel
Want to train like a pro while getting expert coaching and support every step of the way?
Ready to level up your skills and be part of a team that pushes you to be your best?
You may have what it takes to join our Football Academy Programme. You take this alongside either BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science, or Business Studies, or 3 A levels you’ve selected (depending on prior qualification level).
As a student on the SFX Football Academy Programme, you’ll receive the following specialised support:
Football training sessions twice a week on an off-site full size 3G pitch for both male and female players.
Training led by UEFA qualified coaches.
Competing in 11-a-side London and national London cup tournaments, as well as the English College’s League.
Specialised strength and conditioning sessions in the fitness suite.
Matches to be recorded and performances analysed via HUDL, the market leaders in performance analysis.
Futsal competitions.
Coursework including written assignments, presentations, consultations, practical assessments, video evidence and creative work such as producing posters or models.
Students can progress from this course into a full-time football career or a variety of sports-related degrees at university, including sport & exercise science, physiotherapy, performance analysis, and personal training, as well as engineering, business and education.
Students also have the opportunity to take part in a football scholarship in the UK and abroad, specifically the USA.
5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, ideally including English Language at Grade 4 OR BTEC Level 2. Diploma at Merit with English Language at Grade 4.
You can study Football Academy alongside A levels, BTEC Sport Science, BTEC Level 2 Business or BTEC Level 3 Business. You’ll need to meet the entry requirements for your accompanying course. You’ll also need to demonstrate a high level of football ability at our SFX football trials.
- Nike football kit for every player
- Male and female players selected for professional academy and national trials
Courses
Students can take any combination of 30 A level and Level 3 Applied Diploma subjects. Vocational programmes include 11 Level 3 Extended Diplomas, including BTEC, CTEC and University of the Arts courses, and 4 T Levels. We also offer BTEC Level 2 and Foundation options, along with GCSE Maths and English language retakes.
Students
At Saint Francis Xavier, we develop the whole person. Our commitment goes beyond academic achievement; we equip students with the confidence, values, and skills needed to thrive in higher education, employment, and adult life. With an extensive range of courses, our students receive expert teaching in our modern, state-of-the-art facilities.
Parents & Carers
Personal Tutors will work with both you and your student to overcome any obstacles and achieve their potential. We build a positive ethos around learning and behaviour, support students with discussion and advice, invite you to progress review evenings, provide each student with an Individual Learning Plan (ILP), and send you full reports.
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Nursery
‘Happy staff make happy children’
Nightingale’s Nursery is set in the beautiful, secure grounds of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Sixth Form College where children can play outside and help tend the vegetable patch. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework and provides a holistic learning environment, paying special attention to the transition from home to nursery, reassuring parents of their child’s wellbeing and progress on a daily basis.
Nightingale’s friendly team builds positive relationships with all the children and parents.
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