Culford School

Academy Sports

Culford is unapologetically ambitious, and where exceptional talent exists, we go to exceptional lengths to nurture it.

Culford's academy sports in tennis, golf and football are a source of pride, producing athletes who compete on the county, regional, national stage while building strong academic foundations. But our commitment goes beyond performance. Whether you're a future champion or a passionate beginner, Culford’s coaching ethos is at the heart of everything we do. It’s not limited to sport, it shapes our culture across the whole school, from the way pupils learn to the way staff teach and mentor. We believe supporting talent means supporting the whole person, with care, purpose and a belief in their potential.

Golf Academy

Blending elite coaching and academic excellence with on-site facilities, including a short game area, Trackman studio and on-site driving range. The golf programme fits seamlessly into the school day, giving pupils everything they need to excel.

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Football Academy

In partnership with Tottenham Hotspur, Culford offers top level coaching alongside academic success. With expert staff, dedicated training facilities and a programme built into the school day, pupils develop their game without compromising their education.

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Tennis Academy

One of the UK’s top school-based programmes, combining elite coaching with academic excellence. As an LTA-accredited centre, we embed training into each pupil’s timetable, offering a clear pathway to national and international competition.

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The Culford Difference

At Culford, the difference in sport lies in our commitment to balancing academic and athletic excellence through a uniquely integrated approach. Our Individual Performance Programmes (IPPs) are embedded directly into pupils’ timetables, ensuring that aspiring athletes can pursue their sporting ambitions without being overwhelmed by conflicting academic demands. While we offer traditional lunchtime and after-school training opportunities, what truly sets us apart is our subject remission model, creating dedicated space within the school day for training and development. This carefully structured balance reduces pressure, supports wellbeing and enables each pupil-athlete to reach their full potential both in the classroom and in their chosen sport.

Major Games

Opportunities for all pupils to develop their skills and competitive experiences.

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Strength and Conditioning

Strength and Conditioning is available to all pupils through our team of qualified
coaches.

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Individual Performance Programmes

Available across all sports, Culford’s Individual Performance Programmes (IPPs) ensure all pupils have access to top-level coaching.

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Sports Scholarships

We offer Sports Scholarships in recognition and encouragement of pupils who show real talent and potential for excellence.

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Acres of Opportunity

Culford takes pride in its remarkable sports facilities, which are accessible to pupils across all its schools. From a state-of-the-art 25-meter indoor heated swimming pool to a dynamic fitness studio and cutting-edge strength & conditioning suite, our sports facilities offer an environment conducive to holistic development.

Sports Facilities:

25m heated indoor swimming pool
 

Fitness studio and strength & conditioning suite

Indoor cricket nets and Merlyn bowling machine

Golf swing studio with Trackman

On-site golf driving range and short game area

Indoor climbing wall

Six indoor tennis courts

Two floodlit astroturf hockey pitches

Grass pitches for the major games

Sport Hall