Langley Football Academy

In the classroom, pupils follow a tailored, rigorous academic programme, which enables them to progress on to Higher Education and careers in sport. In addition to GCSEs, A Levels and Level 3 BTECs, students have the opportunity to complete work experience both in the UK and abroad.

As a member of the LFA, students will have access to our sector-leading facilities including:

We are here to nurture talent at ages 10 to 18 with a number of entry points into Langley Football Academy:

Years 6-8 (ages 10-13)
Pupils enter on a hybrid model of four LFA sessions a fortnight alongside their academic studies.

Year 9 (age 13)
Pupils follow an academic programme of Maths, English, English Literature and the Sciences, plus five optional subjects of which the LFA is one. LFA pupils will have their football-specific LFA training across eight sessions a fortnight during the school day.

Years 10-11 (ages 14-16)
Pupils study for eight GCSEs made up of Maths, English, Physical Education and four free choices from a wide range of subjects including Sciences, Languages, Humanities, the Arts and Technology, of which the LFA is one. LFA pupils will have their football-specific LFA training across eight sessions a fortnight in Year 10 and Year 11. Students in Year 11 will have the opportunity to train with and represent the First Team if selected.

Sixth Form (age 16)
LFA students will have their football-specific LFA training across eight sessions a fortnight, with an additional five First Team squad sessions if selected, alongside studying for either A Levels or BTEC qualifications. Options include studying for the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence or a wide range of A Level subjects, including Business Studies and Psychology. Work experience opportunities are available throughout the two-year programme. The LFA is also a subject option alongside 2 or 3 A Levels.

International Students
We warmly welcome international students to Langley. We have a dedicated EAL (English as an Additional Language) Department, staffed by highly qualified teachers including one teacher from mainland China. Our support is offered in a friendly and inclusive environment, designed to help our pupils access the curriculum as quickly and effectively as possible. For the older students we offer individualised IELTS courses in preparation for university entrance.