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Tonbridge Angels Football Academy
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie , WHITE COTTAGE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN10 4PU
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025
Applications Close: - To be confirmed
Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSEs Grade 9-4 - Some requirements vary slightly dependent on course.
How to Apply: - Please apply via Applica here
Course Summary
Board: BTEC Nationals Level 3 Sport Pearsons
If you have serious aspirations about playing football at a higher level whilst furthering your academic studies, apply for a place at Tonbridge Angels Football Academy.
Tonbridge Angels is in partnership with Hugh Christie School offering a range of academic and vocational qualifications including A-Levels - BTEC 3 in Sport.
First team manager Steve McKimm said: ‘We have staff managing the scheme that have a proven track record of developing players both academically and in football and we are delighted that they are working at our academy in association with Hugh Christie School’
‘Whether it’s playing or coaching, we’ve got great facilities and opportunities to make sure it’s a rewarding two years and a good stepping stone into a career in sport’
Course Details
SPORT OPTIONS
BTEC Nationals Level 3 in Sport Dipolma
Units within the BTEC Courses;
Anatomy Physiology (Exam)
Fitness Training and Programming (exam)
Professional Development in the sports industry
Sports Leadership
Application of Fitness Testing
Practical Team Sports
Investing Business in the sport and active leisure industry (exam)
Skill Acquisition in sport
Rules, Regulations and Officiating in sport
Additional Qualification - Year 14 - Personal Training Course.
FOOTBALL
Students will undertake 9 hours of football training with UEFA ‘A’ Licenced coaches outside of their academic timetable and represent Tonbridge Angels Football Club in the Conference Youth Alliance League or Kent Academies League (Wednesday afternoons).
How will it be delivered and assessed?
FOOTBALL
Students will undertake 9 hours of football training with UEFA ‘A’ Licenced coaches outside of their academic timetable and represent Tonbridge Angels Football Club in the Conference Youth Alliance League or Kent Academies League (Wednesday afternoons).
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and Maths and pass the football trial.
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