Athletics academy
Are you a potential Olympian or Paralympian? Are you wanting to maximise your athletic performance? Or simply a talented sports person looking to try something new?
From first steps to international competition, develop, compete and achieve your potential.
Join a leading college athletics academy that supports athletes at every stage of their journey — from those taking their first steps in athletics to experienced competitors aiming for national and international success.
Ranked the top college for athletics in the AOC rankings for 2025–26, Barnet & Southgate College combines specialist athletics coaching, strength and conditioning, sports therapy support and competition opportunities to help you reach your potential while studying a full-time college course.
Whether you’re new to the sport or already competing at a high level, you’ll be part of an academy that challenges you to improve, supports your development and helps you progress both on and off the track.
Why choose the Athletics Academy?
Our Athletics Academy is designed to help talented and ambitious athletes continue developing while gaining recognised qualifications. You’ll benefit from:
What you’ll experience
Train, compete and progress in an environment that supports athletes from their first competition to international representation.
Coaching
Train with experienced athletics coaches across a range of disciplines.
Performance support
Develop strength, resilience and movement efficiency through structured support programmes.
Competition
Take part in training and competition opportunities that support your athletic progression.
Education
Study a full-time qualification alongside your athletics programme.
National champions and international athletes
2025/26 achievement highlights
Our athletes achieved personal bests, won national titles and represented their countries.
- International representation: Tyler Thompson represented Great Britain in the 100 metres, while Sean Appiah represented England in the 200 metres.
- English Schools success: College athletes secured three gold-medal results and one silver-medal result, including gold in the senior girls’ 4 x 100 metres relay with a championship record.
- Nationally ranked: the College was ranked No.1 nationally for athletics in the AoC Sport points table.
- Season-long progress: athletes recorded 75 individual personal bests, with seven students competing for the first time. Our teams competed at a high level while players progressed into National League basketball.
Your pathway
