Kingsley Football Academy - Ferdinand Collective
FC Rise | Kingsley Devon
The FC Kingsley Football Academy is a collaboration between the Ferdinand Collective and Kingsley School to offer boys and girls positive character development through football, built on the Ferdinand Collective mission:
Football can be powerful; it can change lives regardless of the level to which you play the game.
Apply for the 1st XI Football Academy Trials on 27th May 2025
Discover the Ferdinand Collective
Football at Kingsley
The Ferdinand Collective, founded by Julian Ferdinand and his sons, former international footballers Rio and Anton Ferdinand, provides the framework, coaches and programme for the FC Rise | Kingsley Devon 16+ team, and for all of the teams in our FC Kingsley Football Academy, from Year 3 up to Year 13.
This collaboration ensures that our young players receive the very highest quality coaching and development programmes, play against the best teams in the country and have access to a number of player development pathways and opportunities with a range of professional football clubs at home and abroad.
We harness the positive power of football to give young people a sense of identity and community so that they develop as people as well as players. A place where they can belong.
FC Rise | Kingsley Devon
Competing in the English Schools FA Super League, players in the 1st XI squad will be challenging themselves against the best of the best from across the country. These fixtues are complemented by weekly games in the South West Colleges Football League.
Trials are held every year for places in the FC Rise | Kingsley Devon 1st XI squad with around 20 places available each year. Students who are unsuccessful at first will be offered a place in the 2nd XI squad and may be drawn up to the 1st XI squad as they develop as players.
The FC Rise | Kingsley Devon 16+ Academic Programme
Players chosen for the Fc Rise | Kingsley Devon squad can expect up to 14 hours per week of bespoke football training in their timetable. The remainder of their time will be taken up studying 3 A level / BTEC subjects, which they can choose from the school's full range of available options, including the CTEC Sports Science (OCR Sport & Physical Activity) triple award (Extended Diploma).
The FC Kingsley Football Academy
Following a bespoke spiral curriculum designed to harness and develop both passion and talent, players aged 7 upwards benefit from the Ferdinand Collective at Kingsley.
Building on recent successes in regional and national competitions, including an appearance at ISA National Finals Day at the England training camp at St George's Park, all of our Prep School and Senior School teams have the oportunity to play at the highest level and ultimately compete for a place in the elite 1st XI squad.
Leading the way for football in the south-west
At Kingsley School, football is one of the 'big-five' cornerstones of our sports programme, offering students a chance to thrive in one of the globe’s most cherished sports. Our all-inclusive approach nurtures essential skills such as teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship within a vibrant and encouraging atmosphere. As a private school with aspirations to rank among the premier sports schools in the UK, we provide exceptional training facilities and pathways to excellence. Our FC Kingsley Football Academy is dedicated to fostering personal development, athletic prowess, and academic success, all contributing to our ambition of being a leading sports institution in the UK.
Kingsley School is home to both FC Rise | Kingsley Devon, the FC Kingsley Football Academy, and FC Devon.
FC Devon
FC Devon (formerly Romar Sports and the Regional Talent Centre) was born when Coach/Founder Andy Rose decided to use his previous experience in professional football and his extensive coaching experience to provide a high quality multi-sport and football coaching programme in the south of England.
FC Devon provides the coaching for the FC Rise | Kingsley Devon squad, and also our FC Kingsley Football Academy. It also runs a community club at the school in the evenings for a range of young players - including our own football scholars - looking to receive extra technical, tactical and quality training to progress as individuals.
The benefits of football
Physical: Enhances cardiovascular health, builds strength, improves coordination, and increases stamina. Regular participation in football helps students maintain a healthy lifestyle, which is essential for their overall well-being.
Mental: Develops strategic thinking, boosts confidence, promotes resilience, and enhances problem-solving skills. The mental toughness required in football translates into better academic performance and personal growth.
Social: Encourages teamwork, builds camaraderie, and fosters a strong sense of community. Playing football helps students form lasting friendships and learn the importance of working together towards a common goal.
Scholarship Options
25% Scholarships are automatically awarded to all FC Rise | Kingsley Devon 1st XI squad members. There is no need to apply separately for a scholarship.
85% Scholarships are awarded to the top 3 players selected to join the FC Rise | Kingsley Devon 1st XI squad each year. There is no need to apply separately for a scholarship.
Up to 25% Football Scholarships are available to all other applicants to the school who meet the criteria found in the link below.