Reach Your Highest Athletic Potential
Bexhill 6th Form College is committed to developing the talents of all our young people.
In Sport, we achieve this through our Academies Programme. Our Academies Programme was set up in 2007 with the aim of providing opportunities to further the sporting talent of the young people who study with us. The College is a centre of sporting excellence that offers unrivalled opportunities for young people in Hastings, Eastbourne, Rother and the surrounding areas. Since their inception, the Academies have gone from strength to strength, with students supported to reach their full potential and many competing at the highest levels in their chosen sport.
The Programme Aims To:
Excellent Facilities
Academy students benefit from our excellent on-site facilities at Bexhill College, including:
3G Floodlit Sports Pitch
Three Tennis Courts
Large indoor sports hall
Fully-equipped State-of-the-Art Gym
Two Dance Studios
Grass training area
In addition, there is a swimming pool directly next-door to our campus and we have football pitches nearby.
Developing Talents
The Bexhill College Sports Academy enables students to develop their sporting skills whilst attending College and gaining academic qualifications. Students in the Academies have the opportunity to represent the College in regional and national events through AoC Sport.
The programme is delivered by our team of successful and renowned coaching staff. Depending on your sport, timetabled sessions include:
Home fixtures are played in and around the Bexhill area, however away fixtures can be at venues throughout the South East and further afield, depending on progress in regional and national competitions.
Membership of a Sports Clubs and Academies are for one year and to extend this, you will need to perform at a high level throughout the year. Your previous commitment to attendance, punctuality and performance standards will be taken into account.
We recognise that our Sports Clubs and Academies programme attracts applicants from a wide area and we can assist with local host family arrangements if required. Host family fees are the responsibility of applicants. We are happy to offer further advice at any time.
Applying to the Academy Programme
As a first step you should apply to study at Bexhill 6th Form College. Your application should state your chosen Sports Academy in the ‘Courses you are interested in studying’ section of the form. After your application is received by the college you will be sent an interview date and time. At the interview, we will discuss your academic and sporting goals and a programme of study will be tailored for your needs.
The highly competitive selection process involves a trial and a reference from your PE teacher or current coach may be required. Trials are normally held in March, with final selection confirmed by the end of April. Although not a requirement, many of our Academy students do study one of our sports-related qualifications. In our Prospectus (link below) you will find details of:
Sports qualifications are among the most popular and successful at Bexhill College. Our talented, experienced and committed staff use the latest teaching methods and technology to inspire students to successfully complete their qualification of choice. However, the flexibility of our timetabling means you can study any programme at the College and still be in an Academy.
