From September 2026, Volenti Academy will lead an elite football and education pathway at Highbury Grove, North London. Players will train at a high level and study a full sixth-form programme that supports their next steps on and off the pitch.
You will train like a young professional player and compete in league and cup football. For top-performing players, there are opportunities to progress into our history-making FA Youth Cup squad. Expect elite coaching, weekly strength and conditioning, and video analysis that turns small details into real gains.
City of London Academy Highbury Grove sixth form offers subject-specialist teaching, high expectations, and structured support to maximise academic choice. There will be flexible timetables and a broad A Level and Level 3 BTEC in Sport offer, so university, US scholarships, apprenticeships and employment are all genuine pathways. This will be a programme that excels in both football and education.
Elite coaching from experienced coaches who have played the game
Competitive league and cup fixtures, plus showcase games
FA Youth Cup pathway via Merstham FC U18s
Routes into the professional and semi-professional game for top performers
Weekly strength and conditioning to build speed, power and strength
International tours and selected tournaments
Study at Highbury Grove sixth form
Choice of A Levels and Level 3 BTECs subjects
Timetables coordinated around training and fixtures
Subject-specialist teaching with high expectations
UCAS, US scholarship and apprenticeship guidance
Clear pathways to university, apprenticeships and employment
At Volenti, we have direct access to professional clubs across England and Europe, providing genuine opportunities for players to pursue a career in professional football.
While only a few from our programmes will make it into the pro game, we ensure every player has a clear pathway beyond sixth form. Whether it’s progressing to university, a USA soccer scholarship, semi-professional football, or employment, we provide proven routes into a successful future.
For more information please email academy@volenti.co.uk or contact us via WhatsApp
To request a free trial, please complete our request form.