Exmouth Community College Sixth Form is excited to announce a proposed collaboration with the Exeter Regional Talent Centre (ERTC) to establish a Post-16 Football Academy, launching as early as the 2025/26 academic year.
The planned academy would allow Sixth Form students to combine their academic studies with high-quality football coaching and competition, thanks to ERTC’s experienced team of UEFA-qualified coaches. The programme aims to support students with both sporting excellence and academic achievement, ensuring future career and education pathways remain fully open.
The Exmouth Sixth Form Football Academy would offer:
- A full Sixth Form academic curriculum
- Two high-quality training sessions per week
- One weekly competitive fixture
- Access to tailored pastoral and physical development support
The success of the proposal is dependent on securing a minimum number of committed students by the end of May 2025. Final selection activities and confirmation of places will take place by the end of June.
The school, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, held an information evening for interested families on Wednesday the 30th of April. The event was a big success with lots of enthusiastic attendees.
Tom Inman, Headteacher at Exmouth Community College said:
"We are always looking for ways to extend opportunity and ambition for our students, and this proposed partnership with ERTC is a brilliant example of that. It will allow students to follow their passion for football while continuing to thrive academically—preparing them not just for the next match, but for life."
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