Football Academy

Applications Open: 3 November 2025 at 9.00am

Applications Close: 31 January 2026 at 5.00pm

Entry Requirements: At least five GCSE's at grade 4 or above. In addition, you will need to achieve specific subject entry requirements for all subjects.

How to Apply - September 2026 entry

Applications will open on Applicaa on 3 November 2025. Please refer to our Course Guide which lists subjects available along with entry criteria - this can be found on our website under Sixth Form Admissions along with our Admissions Policy. Please note our Course Guide for 2025 entry is currently displayed, Course Guide for 2026 will be available shortly.

If you need advice on Sixth Form courses or completing an application, please email sixthformadmissions@sgschool.org.uk or phone 01892 527444.

When applying students MUST enter three subject choices PLUS a reserve - in preference order - one being first choice and four being the reserve.
Please do not enter a fifth choice. Please note some subjects cannot be studied together - these are indicated on the relevant subject page and also in the Course Guide.

Internal Applicants to Sixth Form (current St Gregory’s students)

Our current students will join a Sixth Form Taster Day in September 2025, this is an opportunity to experience Sixth Form subjects and lessons.

All students will receive ongoing support and guidance with the online application process through discussions with dedicated members of staff, subject leaders and members of the Sixth Form team. Students will also receive a session with an external Careers Advisor.

External Applicants to Sixth Form

External applicants will be required to submit their applications via Applicaa using the link provided on the school website on 3 November 2026.

External applicants will also need to complete a Sixth Form Supplementary Information Form (SIF) if they are Catholic or 'Looked After' children. This can be found on the school website under Learn/Sixth Form/Sixth Form Admissions - Supplementary Information Form 2025-26. This must be returned to sixthformadmissions@sgschool.org.uk by the closing date.

Prospective students may be invited into school for a meeting with the Sixth Form team.

A FOOTBALL CURRICULUM

In association with UCFB Wembley, Opportunity Elite and the New York City Cup Showcase, St Gregory’s provides Sixth Form students with the opportunity to follow a football curriculum and the best opportunities to pursue a degree and career and in the football industry.

Please note that the Football Academy is additional to the course options and is not an option in itself. Students must choose three subjects and can choose Football Academy in addition to their main subjects. There is no qualification to be achieved.

YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

• Training sessions delivered by UEFA B licensed coaches

• Up to 22 matches in the U19s Kent leagues

• Entry into the prestigious Kent County ‘White Cup’

• Entry into the schools/colleges ‘National Cup’

• End of season tour to compete in the New York City Cup USA in July following the examination period

• Free use of St Gregory’s Fitness suite.

Students who are accepted in the Academy must study at St Gregory’s school and therefore first and foremost meet the Sixth Form entry requirements. Students will be expected to study at least three of the courses offered at St Gregory’s Sixth Form and then complete the Football Academy program alongside their Sixth Form studies. The program will be built into the student’s timetable and not take place outside of the school day.

*Dependant on numbers

PATHWAY TO DEGREES IN THE FOOTBALL BUSINESS

St Gregory’s Sixth Form football curriculum is excellent preparation for students wishing to progress to studying at the University Campus of Football Business (UCFB).

UCFB is dedicated to the delivery of groundbreaking undergraduate degree programmes in the strategic, operational and business facets of the football business and wider sport and event industries.