Croydon CWS Girls

Our Coombe Wood Sixth Form Girls’ Football Academy gives talented female players the opportunity to combine elite football training with outstanding academic support.

Players benefit from high-level technical, tactical, and physical development sessions, delivered by our experienced coaching team under the guidance of Bobby Bowry. Alongside on-pitch training, they take part in a dedicated strength & conditioning FKPro Academy programme, helping them enhance performance and reduce injury risk.

Beyond football, the academy provides a clear progression pathway that supports players in exploring opportunities in women’s football, higher education, and USA scholarship routes.

Players follow an academic programme at Coombe Wood School, choosing from a range of A-Level and BTEC pathways. The sixth form is among the top 5% of vocational qualification providers in England, with 78% of A-Level and BTEC students progressing to university in 2024, compared to the national average of 36.4%, including offers from Russell Group universities. This ensures players receive exceptional academic support and clear pathways beyond football, whatever direction they choose.

Based at the state-of-the-art 3G pitch and gym at Coombe Wood School, the academy delivers a professional training environment alongside outstanding education, ensuring players develop as athletes, students, and young people. Whether players are aiming for the professional game, a US college scholarship, or continued personal development through football, the Girls’ Sixth Form Football Academy provides the platform to succeed.