Established in 2017 as a dedicated campus of Park View School, Park View Academy of Sport has rapidly become one of the UK’s leading institutions for combining elite sport and academic excellence. Based in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, the academy now boasts an impressive track record of national titles, professional athlete progression, and most recently, an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating – a testament to the exceptional standards both on and off the field.

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Park View Academy of Sport provides an elite training and education environment for aspiring 16–19-year-old athletes across Men’s Football, Women’s Football, Rugby, Cricket, Netball, Athletics and Rowing.

 

Our students benefit from:

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• Full-time technical coaching from experienced and UEFA/UKCC-qualified staff

• Strength & Conditioning support in our Premier League standard performance gym

• Access to physiotherapy and injury rehabilitation

• Opportunities to compete nationally and internationally​

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Since launching, our academy teams have celebrated multiple ECFA National Cup victories, a historic Men’s and Women’s National Title Double in 2025, and success at international tournaments including the Marbella Cup, Schools World Cups in Morocco and China, and elite fixtures against Premier League and WSL academies.

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We are proud to be part of Park View Sixth Form, offering bespoke academic pathways including A-Levels, BTEC Diplomas, and the Active IQ Fitness Diploma. Our flexible curriculum allows every student to align their education with their sporting goals, creating a truly holistic and personalised development journey.

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Whether you're aspiring to become a professional athlete, pursue a scholarship in the USA, or simply combine high-level sport with top-tier education, Park View Academy of Sport is the perfect place to unlock your potential.