I have been inspired by the PE teachers and this has fuelled my passion and determination to become a PE teacher. STUDENT

Bedford Academy has helped me develop my character. STUDENT

The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good and is carefully monitored. OFSTED

Teachers at Bedford Academy offer so much to help you get involved. STUDENT

Leaders have high expectations; the combination of improvements to both academic and vocational provisions, alongside a widening enrichment and tutor programme, have seen numbers and outcomes rise. OFSTED

Football Academy

BA Football Academy

If you have genuine love for football, the BA Football Academy is the perfect place for you to refine your skills, Ross Ward.jpg develop your talent and showcase your ability in a competitive environment under the guidance of UEFA B and Advanced Youth Award certified Head Coach, Ross Ward.

The ability to study your choice of bespoke A Levels alongside playing football is a unique offer within Bedfordshire. The academy will provide students with high quality group training sessions, tailored 1:1 or small group sessions, nutritional support and individualised strength and conditioning sessions in our newly refurbished on-site gym.

With planning submitted for conversion of our existing Astro turf for a new state of the art 3G pitch, we are excited about the value that this wonderful facility will bring to our school and the wider community with the sports academies at the forefront of our continued growth and development. BA Football Academy students will have full use of school facilities including a designated Sixth Form area to study whilst playing in regular competitive fixtures via the English Schools Football Association (ESFA) and the Association of Colleges (AOC) football leagues. This offer is open to girls and boys who want to combine athletic development with Sixth Form study.

Football Academy

BA Football Academy

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