Football and education, united
Building upon our highly successful sixth form football and education programme, London Nautical is proud to launch its Elite Football and Education pathway – an exciting and ambitious programme designed for talented young footballers who are committed to achieving excellence both academically and athletically.
Our elite sports offer is built on a proven dual-pathway model: football and education, united. We develop elite athletes and outstanding learners. We provide a professional training environment combined with a first-class academic curriculum, ensuring you are prepared for success on the field and in your future career.
New for Years 7 to 11
Students in Key Stage 3 and 4 will benefit from a comprehensive National Curriculum education while accessing an enhanced football development programme delivered by the highly respected Volenti Academy coaching team. This unique pathway provides students with the opportunity to thrive in a high-performance environment that places equal importance on educational achievement and sporting development.
The football
Train with Volenti Academy
Alongside their studies, students will participate in an extensive football programme led by exert coaches from Volenti Academy. The five-hour weekly offer is built around four key pillars:
The education
Study at London Nautical
Students in Key Stage 3 and 4 will benefit from a comprehensive National Curriculum education while accessing an enhanced football development programme.
How to apply?
Secondary applications to join the academy in Year 7 must be made through the London-wide eAdmissions website, in the normal way. In addition, given that players must show an aptitude for football, applicants interested in joining our Football Academy must also take part in trials.
Register your interest
For more information and to register your interest, please sign-up to our mailing list. We also recommend booking to visit us on the Southbank. Upcoming open days can be found on our Events page.
* Please note, we are currently only recruiting boys onto our 2027 programme.