Football: Folkestone Football Academy

Applications Open: 13 November 2025

Applications Close: tbc

Entry Requirements Applicants must achieve a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature, and Mathematics, in addition to the minimum requirements in their chosen subjects.

How to Apply Please apply via KentChoices or email T6signup@turnerschools.com

There are two strands to this programme – improving as a player, and developing as a coach. Delivered in conjunction with Charlton Athletic Football Club and Shepway Sports Trust you will benefit from outstanding facilities, elite level coaching and a challenging fixture list.

This programme will run alongside your 3 chosen subjects - , occupying approximately 15 hours a week. You will work on core skills and game awareness but also physiology, sports psychology, nutrition and personal development. Playing the game helps increase aerobic capacity, builds muscle strength, promotes teamwork, increase cognitive brain function and builds confidence and self-esteem.

The qualifications delivered within this programme provide coaching experience which in turn can present employment opportunities. This programme can work alongside three Level 3 or Level 2 courses..

In addition to a carefully planned programme of skills improvement, students will work towards:

Level 1 1st4sport Award in Coaching Football

Level 2 1st4sport Award in Leadership through Football

Level 1 Award Observation, portfolio & written examination

Level 2 Award Observation, portfolio & written examination

There will be 20 places in each year group awarded based on playing ability, but we also value attitude, commitment and integrity just as highly.

On successful completion of this programme you may go off to university as a better player and more confident leader and continue to benefit from continued participation in sport. Alternatively or additionally, you may further your coaching experience in a community coaching role.