Football Academy following A Levels

Applications Open - 20 November 2025 at 8am

Applications Close - 6 February 2026 at 15:00 (Except Beauty L2 which closes on the 22nd May).

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.

Subjects: -

Level 3 - Enter your choices in order of preference for Level 3 courses. Students need to select the equivalent of 3 courses (Triple counts as 3), with 2 reserve options if selecting Level 3 courses. Year 12 are expected to study the equivalent of three subjects. Once we close to applicants on the 6 February the options selected will be reviewed and if required we will be in contact.

Level 2 - just add the course required, eg beauty, finance or fitness. However, please look up all entry requirements for individual subjects as some subjects require specific subjects and grades.

Timetable Blocks- Please read carefully: Level 3 Courses Please select 3 subjects and 2 reserve subjects by placing them in a ranked order/ or a Pathway. Once applications close we will review all subjects requested and may be in contact at this time to discuss your chosen subjects further.

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

If you would like to train and play with the Herne Bay High Football Academy but study three A Levels, this is an option.

Please select the Football Academy following A Levels course on www.kentchoices.com as well as the three subjects you would like to study.

Please see the prospectus page for the subjects you would like to study, however, the Curriculum is further enhanced with opportunities to undertake work experience. Previous students have taken the opportunity to engage in work placements in sport and leisure industry environments including gyms, leisure centres and local sports clubs. Trips to university campuses and professional football clubs including Chelsea FC have also taken place to provide students with an insight into sport science and its role in elite sport.

A variety of Examinations and Coursework

Football Trials will take place at Margate Football Club

Trial dates will be issued on receipt of application.

Please contact the football academy directly on: footballacademy@hernebayhigh.org

Please see the A Level Prospectus information for the subject you wish to study. However a 2 Year Course is normally 5 GCSE grades in the range of 9-4, including Maths, English (minimum Grade 4).

Successful candidates are required to purchase the Football Kit to be worn as uniform. Further information can be found on the Herne Bay High Website: