Here at Cleeve Park School we understand the importance of supporting you through your development both inside and outside of school. Outside of the traditional courses offered at Post 16, we have offered a Football Academy pathway for many years. Students enrol at Cleeve Park School to become part of our Post 16 cohort and are taught within a classroom setting at either T or A Level, therefore earning UCAS points for further education.

The Cleeve Park School & Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) Post 16 Football and Education Academy is aimed at all students aged 16-19 years who are interested in combining their education with the life of a professional footballer.

CACT and Cleeve Park School offer the option of studying a T Level in Sport or 3 A Levels while playing in an academy environment after school. Students will compete within a competitive league while studying. This programme can provide routes into professional and semi-professional football, as well as educational opportunities such as university, American sports scholarships, employment or apprenticeships.

Alongside our Sixth Form Information evening on Thursday 12th December, 5pm to 7pm, there are opportunities to attend dedicated CACT open evenings and trials on the following dates:

• 5/12/24 (Open Evening) – The Valley – Boys: 17:00-18:00 & 18:00-19:00 Girls: 19:00-20:00
• 11/12/24 (Open Day) – Footscray Rugby Club – Boys: 9:00-15:00
• 03/01/25 (Trial) – Footscray Rugby Club – 15:00-17:00 & Girls 16:00-18:00
• 13/02/25 (Open Evening) – The Valley – Boys: 17:00-18:00 & 18:00-19:00 Girls: 19:00-20:00
• 21/02/25(Trial) – Footscray Rugby Club – Boys: 15:00-17:00 & Girls: 16:00-18:00
• 27/03/25 (Open Evening) – The Valley – Boys: 17:00-18:00 & 18:00-19:00 Girls: 19:00-20:00
• 02/04/25 (Open Day) – Footscray Rugby Club – Boys: 9:00-15:00
• 11/04/25 (Trial) – Footscray Rugby Club – Boys: 15:00-17:00 & Girls: 16:00-18:00
• 30/05/25 (Trial) – Footscray Rugby Club – Boys: 15:00-17:00 & Girls: 16:00-18:00

Our Head of PE - Mr Eydmann has put together an information video explaining how the Football Academy works and the options available to you:

Details of the above and how to book can be found here

Once you have completed your assessment with CACT and been accepted please complete the Sixth Form Football Academy online application form here.