Sport

The UK sports industry is growing, offering a range of opportunities for progression into higher education or careers in professional sport and the leisure sector.

At Stanmore College, our Sports courses and football programmes are delivered across multiple locations, with a focus on helping you achieve your goals and gain valuable, lasting experience.

Football Scholarships

Stanmore College, in collaboration with football academies around London, offer Football Scholarship Schemes at multiple locations: Bannisters Sports Centre – Stanmore College, Beaconsfield Town FC and Greenwich Borough.

The Football Programmes allow students to get first-hand experience of training three times a week, and competitive fixtures in the tactics league, while still gaining academic qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3.

Stanmore College

Beaconsfield Town FC – Beaconsfield

Greenwich Borough

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

Pre-Season Training and Trials with Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

Pre-season training and trials will take place at Bannisters, Uxbridge Road, HA3 6SW, over the summer on the following dates:

• Tuesday 4th August | 2pm-4pm

• Friday 7th August | 10am-12pm

• Wednesday 12th August | 2pm-4pm

• Friday 21st August | 10am-12pm

What’s included:

The football programme is now delivered by Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, covering three training sessions a week plus fixtures, all held at Bannisters.

• Coaching: Brentford FC coaches hold UEFA qualifications and deliver training in line with Brentford FC’s coaching philosophy.

• Matchday support: Brentford FC supplies playing kit, pitchside physio and treatment, referees, and arranges fixtures through the Tactics League.

• Training kit: Brentford FC provides training kit at a cost; this is fully covered for learners on a bursary.

• Beyond the pitch: learners also get access to a range of activities outside football, from guest lectures to visits and educational support

Sanika, Sport and Exercise Science

“Studying the Sport and Exercise Science Extended Diploma at Stanmore College was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The course gave me both the academic foundation and practical skills I needed, while the support from my tutors and the amazing opportunities, like trips and real-life experiences, built my confidence and deepened my passion for the subject. Thanks to this preparation, I secured a place at my dream university, Loughborough, ranked number one in the UK for sports. I’ll always be grateful to Stanmore College for shaping my journey and inspiring me to aim higher.”