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Application Information for 2024/2025

Year 6 students are only eligible to apply for the Elite Sports Programme after they have been offered a place at Northampton Academy.

  • To apply for the Elite Sports Programme, please click the link to submit your Online Application Form >>>.
  • Application close on Friday 20th September 2024 at 5.00 pm.
  • Successful applicants will be invited to take part in our Elite Sports trials in September, before being accepted onto the programme.

The Elite Netball programme will be open to girls who have been offered a Year 7 place for September 2024, and the Football Programme will be open to both girls and boys.

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for our students and is unique among schools within the surrounding area.

If you have any queries please direct them to our Head of Elite Sports, Mr Simon Hollyhead, s.hollyhead@northampton-academy.org

Elite Sports

“A unique programme that allows students the privilege to access specialist coaching that they wouldn’t experience in mainstream provision; underpinned by the development of Character and Excellence in Sport.”

Northampton Academy Elite Sports Programme offers students with an exceptional talent for football and girls with a talent for netball a unique opportunity to develop their ability with a holistic approach, in conjunction with their mainstream curriculum. We support individual athletes on the programme in a variety of ways and currently exploring other team sports for 2024/2025. 

The programme is currently open to students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. Each athlete has a specially adapted timetable that includes extra training sessions before, during and after their typical school day at specific times of the week.

 

The Exclusive Programme Offers Students:

  • Football or netball coaching from highly experienced and qualified external coaches, alongside current staff
  • Individual Player Development Programmes
  • Extra timetabled football or netball training sessions during the school day
  • Strength and conditioning sessions before school
  • A direct pathway to Football Clubs – Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Derby County, Leicester City, Northampton Town and Netball Club - Northants Storm
  • Opportunities to represent Northampton Academy as a squad in County and National competitions

Fixtures and Updates

Northampton Academy Elite Football Fixtures

Prepare for an action-packed term as our talented football teams take on local rivals, aiming for victory on the pitch! 

JANUARY

  • Wed 22/01/25  - Year 8 Boys vs Wooton Park School (A) 
  • Thurs 23/01/25 - Year 7 Boys vs Abbeyfield (H) 
  • Tues 28/01/25 - Year 10 Boys vs NSB (H) 
  • Wed 29/01/25 - Year 8 Boys vs Malcom Arnold Academy (H) 

FEBRUARY

  • Mon 03/02/25 - Year 7/8 Girls vs Thomas Becket - Central Venue 
  • Thurs 06/02/25 - Year 7 Boys vs Wooton Park School (A) 
  • Tues 11/02/25 - Year 10 Boys vs Kingsthorpe College (H) 
  • Wed 26/02/25 - Year 8 Boys vs Weston Favell (H) 

MARCH

  • Mon 03/03/25  - Year 9/10 Girls vs Malcom Arnold - Central Venue 
  • Tues 04/03/25 - Year 9 Boys vs NIA (H) 
  • Thurs 06/03/25 - Year 7 Boys vs Weston Favell (H) 
  • Tues 11/02/25 - Year 10 Boys vs NIA (H) 
  • Thurs 13/02/25 - Year 7 Boys vs NIA (H) 
  • Mon 24/03/25  - Year 7/8 Girls vs The Northampton School - Central Venue 
  • Mon 31/03/25  - Year 9/10 Girls vs To be Confirmed 

Northampton Academy's Elite Netball Teams Fixtures 

Get ready for a thrilling term as our skilled netball teams face off against local rivals, striving for glory!

JANUARY 

  • Tues 21/01/25 - Year 9 vs NSG (H) 
  • Tues 21/01/25 - Year 10 vs NSG (H) 
  • Tues 28/01/25 - Year 9 vs Wooton Park School (H) 
  • Tues 28/01/25 - Year 10 vs Wooton Park School (H) 
  • Wed 29/01/25 - Year 8 vs Wooton Park School (A) 

FEBRUARY 

  • Tues 11/02/25 - Year 7 vs NIA (H) 
  • Tues 11/02/25 - Year 9 vs NIA (H) 
  • Wed 12/02/25 - Year 7 vs NSG (A) 

MARCH 

  • Wed 04/03/25 - Year 9 vs Malcom Arnold Academy (H) 
  • Thurs 05/03/25 - Year 8 vs The Northampton School (H) 
  • Tues 11/03/25 - Year 9 vs Kingsthorpe College (H) 
  • Wed 12/03/25 - Year 8 vs Thomas Becket (H) 

Online Application for 2024/25

Applications for Elite Sports for 2024/25 have now closed.

Applications for the 2025/26 cohort will reopen after allocation day on 3rd March 2025.

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