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 boys and girls 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.  

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. We currently have 148 young athletes on the Programme and are also supporting individual athletes in a variety of ways and currently exploring other team sports for 2025/2026. 

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 Northants Storm Netball Club and prefered Academies at midlands Football Clubs

• Opportunities to represent Northampton Academy as a squad in County and National competitions