East Kent Rugby Academy

Applications Open – 3rd November 2025

Applications Close – 30th June 2026

Entry Requirements –We do have entry recommendations for some courses, especially A-levels, as we would not want you to start a course that would not be suitable for you. We want to give you the best chance of future success.

The course programmes are flexible: students can mix Level 3 courses with Level 2 courses, or A-levels with BTECs. We provide impartial advice and guidance and seek to put you on the courses you want and are likely to be successful in.

Students are expected to study up to 3 A level equivalent subjects (this can be from either A levels and/or Level 3 BTEC subjects) building their own personalised combination of Level 3 subjects OR a full time Level 2 course.

The sixth form runs on a flexible timetable with some courses running until 6.00pm. This flexibility means we can offer as much as possible, to as many as possible, as often as possible.

How to Apply – Applications are now closed. If you would like to apply for clearing, please email sadkins@canterbury.kent.sch.uk with your name, contact details, predicted grades, and the subjects that you wish to apply for.

The Canterbury Academy Rugby Programme is led by Fijian Fly Half, Nicky Little. The emphasis is on mastering fundamental skills and developing strategic understanding of what is required to play high level rugby.

Players benefit from all training sessions being on the highly impressive 4G pitch at our partner school, Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys. A strong fixture list encompassing regular games for players of all levels underpins the programme.