Football Academy

Applications Open - 19 November 2026 at 8am

Applications Close - 5 February 2027 at 15:00 (Except Beauty L2/3).

General Entry Requirements:

Our level 3 Sixth Form entry requirements are five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 including Maths and English minimum Grade 4. However, please read the course information, which, provides specific details of course content and entry requirements.

For level 2 courses please read the course information.

Level 3 - Year 12 are expected to study the equivalent of three subjects. Chose one from blocks W/X/Y/Z. If you wish to apply to the Football Academy, please also add this.

Level 2 - just add the course required, eg beauty, hair, finance or fitness.

Timetable Blocks- Please read carefully: Level 3 Courses Please select 3 subjects one from Block W/X/Y or Z.

Additional optional qualifications such as Arts Award (Gold),Core Maths, Further Maths and the EPQ are not applied for at the Kent Choice stage further information will be provided in the 6th Form induction if you would like to undertake this course in addition to your core qualifications.

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices or through link on our website https://www.hernebayhigh.org/sixth-form/how-to-apply

Further Information: We reserve the right to withdraw courses if insufficient numbers are attracted.

Any queries, please contact 6form@hernebayhigh.org

Herne Bay High School and Herne Bay Football Club - Post 16 - open to boys and girls

Study at Herne Bay High 6th Form

Place Football with Herne Bay Football Club: https://www.hernebayfootballclub.co.uk/

Herne Bay Football Club play in the Tactic and Alliance Leagues. The players train every Monday and Tuesday after school from 3 - 4.30pm, improving their knowledge of the game in order to take them to the next level. The players study a range of Level 3 courses at Herne Bay High sixth form, continuing with their education to gain the necessary qualifications to take them further in their chosen career.

https://www.hernebayfootballclub.co.uk/

• Academy players study 3 Qualifications across a range of courses alongside their football commitments

• The Football Academy represents Herne Bay Football Club and train on a Monday and Tuesday after school

• Games programme on Wednesday afternoons in the Tactic and National Youth Alliance League

• Coaching from UEFA ‘A’ licensed coaches with professional experience

• Excellent academic results

• Excellent progression routes

Football Trails to be undertaken - further details to follow

Normally 5 GCSES in the range of grade 9-4 including Maths and English at a minimum Grade 4