The Marsh Academy Girls' Football Academy

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE MARSH ACADEMY FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 24 November 2023

Applications Close: - 24 May 2024

Entry Requirements: - Students wishing to study 3 Level 3 courses will be required to achieve 5+ GCSEs at grade 5 and above including English and Mathematics. However, some subjects have additional requirements in terms of the grades required. The Marsh Academy operates a sliding scale of qualifications which are outlined on the Marsh Academy website. There is scope for students to study 2 Level 3 subjects and also studying some Level 2 subjects. Students who wish to study two subjects must have attained 4+GCSEs at grade 5 or above.

How to Apply: - Please apply via Kent Choices

Open Event: - 23 November 2023 18:00

The Marsh Academy Football Academy for girls aged 16-19 as part of our provision at Sixth Form. The programme offers serious aspirations of playing football at higher levels with links to clubs at all levels of the football pyramid and provides Post 16 education in a range of subject areas, making the Marsh Football Academy a truly educational football package.

The students are also able to choose from a wide range of academic & vocational subjects ranging from A Levels & BTEC Level 3 courses. This Academy allows all students a wide range choice of subjects, whilst still being able to be part of the Football Academy programme.

Our outstanding enrichment programme allows our scholars unique opportunities to experience the lifestyles of a professional footballer. These

experiences include:

• Pre-Season Fixtures against other Development Professional Football Clubs

• Training sessions delivered by UEFA B licensed coaches

• Residential 2 day Experience to St Georges Park – home of the national

football teams

• Behind the scenes tour of Wembley

• End of Season tour

• Assessment by Professional Football scouts from Premiership & Championship clubs

• Unique & Bespoke Academy leisure & training wear

• Expert advice from Elite Sports Nutritionists

All academy entrants must follow an academic curriculum of their choosing in addition to their coaching and training programme. Students will have 6 hours of timetabled football practice per week which will not clash with other subject studied.

Football trials will be held to determine suitability.

Students have moved to play for football clubs and teams at a range of levels while others have used the academy to transition into coaching and officiating.