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Sports Scholarships
Culford is unapologetically ambitious, and where exceptional talent exists, we go to exceptional lengths to nurture it.
To be a Culford Sports Scholar requires commitment, determination and a real passion for your chosen sport. When selecting Scholars, we take many factors into consideration, including: future potential, highest playing level reached, current playing level, overall physical conditioning, attitude and desire.
Provision and Pathways
Culford provides a coherent pathway to develop pupils at Foundation, Development, Performance and Elite levels, and each sport is directed by highly qualified staff with experience in leading and coaching high performance athletes.
These tailored programmes share the same cornerstones and key values:
• First-class individual coaching with a focus on core skill development
• Access to detailed and sport-specific strength and conditioning
• Access to medical and nutritional support
• Comprehensive competitive schedules
We pride ourselves on our holistic and flexible approach to individual pupils. Culford’s success at integrating pupils’ academic life with their sporting aspirations has led to a number of pupils achieving Sports Scholarships both in the UK and the USA, with many progressing to professional pathways.
The core programme awarded to Scholars includes:
| MAJOR GAMES | 2 group sessions, level 2 Strength & Conditioning |
| TENNIS | 1 individual, 2 group sessions, level 3 Strength & Conditioning |
| GOLF | 1 individual, 2 group sessions, level 2 Strength & Conditioning |
| FOOTBALL | 1 small group, 2 team sessions, level 2 Strength & Conditioning |
| SWIMMING |
All squad training, level 1 Strength & Conditioning |
Significant Strength
Scholars also have access to the Culford Sports Scholars’ Programme, which runs throughout the year. The programme includes lectures on sports psychology, talks from motivational speakers and a range of nutrition workshops.
The Programme was recognised as a ‘Significant Strength’ in the most recent ISI inspection, highlighting the outstanding impact on pupil outcomes.
In exceptional circumstances, a Sports Scholarship may carry a 10% remission of school fees; and in all cases, families can apply for a means-tested bursary.
The Sports Scholars' Programme is a significant strength, allowing a large cohort of pupils to learn and develop within their chosen sport. Pupils can compete at national and international level, while still ensuring the integrity of the pupils' academic programme.
Independent Schools Inspectorate
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11+, 13+ and 16+ Sports Scholarship Application Form