Volenti Academy offers full-time Football and Education programmes at two outstanding partner schools in London: London Nautical School (LNS) in Central London and Coombe Wood School (CWS) in South London. Open to players aged 16–18, these programmes combine daily high-performance football training with academic study – giving students a clear and ambitious pathway into football, higher education, scholarships, and employment.
Each site runs as an extension of the school sixth form, offering students the chance to study A-Levels or BTECs, while training regularly and competing in high-level leagues, cup competitions, and showcase fixtures against professional academies.
Train daily while studying A-Levels or BTECs. Compete in top-level leagues, the FA Youth Cup, and international tours—with pathways into professional football, university, or scholarships.
Next Recruitment Event:
Date:
Tuesday 30th June, Tuesday 7th, 14th, 21st July
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Venue:
Coldharbour Leisure Centre, Chapel Farm Rd, Eltham,
London SE9 3LX
Train at state-of-the-art facilities in South London while studying A-Levels or BTECs at a top-performing sixth form.
Next Recruitment Event:
Friday 3rd July 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Venue:
Coombe Wood School, Croydon
Train daily while studying A-Levels or BTECs. Compete in top-level leagues, the FA Youth Cup, and international tours—with pathways into professional football, university, or scholarships.
Next Recruitment Event:
Date:
Tuesday 30th June 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue:
City of London Academy, Highbury Grove, 8 Highbury Grove, N5 2EQ