More than 60 Football Academy alumni have progressed to professional football careers.
Co-educational British boarding school with specialist Football and Motorsport Academies
Why this school
More than 60 Football Academy alumni have progressed to professional football careers.
Motorsport Academy operates in partnership with Arden/YRDA and Dan Holland Racing for competitive experience.
Students from over 60 nationalities attend within a student body of around 200.
Brooke House College is a co-educational independent boarding and day school in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, founded in 1967. Students are accepted from age 11 to 18. The college occupies a Georgian mansion set within two acres of grounds in the East Midlands. Students from more than 60 nations attend, giving Brooke House a genuinely international character that is rare for a school of its size. It combines a conventional academic curriculum with two specialist vocational academies — in football and motorsport — running alongside GCSEs, A-levels, and a Foundation programme. Around 200 students are enrolled at any one time.
The curriculum spans Key Stage 3 through GCSE and A-level, with a University Foundation Programme for those preparing for UK higher education. English language tuition (EFL and IELTS preparation) is embedded in the timetable, which matters given how many students are learning through a second language. Some faculty members are practising GCSE and A-level examiners, which shapes how the college approaches exam technique. The Foundation programme sits alongside A-levels as a route into UK universities for students who arrive later in their secondary education or need an additional preparatory year. Teaching groups are small, allowing tutorial-style contact that suits students joining mid-programme or needing to move quickly.
A-level students work toward university entry. The Foundation programme offers an alternative for those entering the British system at sixteen or older. Both routes are designed to channel students into UK degree courses.
Full boarding fees for 2025/26 are £42,900 (2025/26) for standard college enrolments and £44,085 (2025/26) for Football Academy boarding. Day places are available at £21,735 (2025/26) for standard enrolment. The site is compact at two acres, so the boarding community is close by necessity. The Georgian mansion houses the main college spaces, with tutorial rooms, private study areas, reference libraries, science laboratories, and art studios on site. Recreational facilities include table tennis, pool, and communal television areas. Pastoral arrangements account for a wide range of cultural backgrounds and language needs, reflecting the makeup of the student body.
Two specialist academies set Brooke House apart from most British boarding schools. The Football Academy, established in 2008, has grown to accommodate over 200 players. More than 60 alumni have progressed to professional careers, including players representing national teams at various levels. The academy holds a formal partnership with Coventry City FC and links to academies in Nigeria and Ghana. Training covers strength and conditioning, nutritional guidance, and international tournament participation alongside the academic programme. The Motorsport Academy takes students from karting level through to championship-level competition, covering car control, racing lines, trail braking, fitness, nutrition, and psychological preparation. It operates in partnership with Arden/YRDA and Dan Holland Racing, giving students access to real competitive environments.
The college sits within a Georgian mansion in Market Harborough, a market town in Leicestershire. The two-acre site contains the main teaching building alongside dedicated spaces for science, art, and private study. The setting is semi-rural but within reach of major Midlands transport links, which is relevant for a school where most students travel internationally to arrive.
Market Harborough is approximately 45 minutes by road from East Midlands Airport and around 60 minutes from Birmingham Airport, both serving international routes. London St Pancras is reachable by direct train in under an hour, with onward access to Heathrow via the Elizabeth line or dedicated transfer services.
Annual tuition
£41,985 per year · full boarding · Senior
Other tier breakdowns shown below.
| Stage | Year groups | Type | Audience | Fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | Full boarding | — | £41,985 | |
| Senior | Day | — | £21,735 | |
| Football Academy | Full boarding | — | £44,085 | |
| Football Academy | Day | — | £25,935 |
East Midlands Airport (~45 min) and Birmingham Airport (~60 min by road)
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Full boarding fees for standard college enrolment are £42,900 (2025/26), charged across three terms at £13,995 per term. Football Academy boarders pay £44,085 (2025/26), reflecting the additional training programme. All fees are quoted exclusive of VAT.
The college offers Key Stage 3, GCSEs, A-levels, and a University Foundation Programme. English language courses including EFL and IELTS preparation are also available, which are particularly relevant for international students joining the British curriculum.
The college accepts students from age 11 to 18, covering Key Stage 3 through to sixth form and the Foundation year. Both boarding and day places are available across this range.
The Football Academy was established in 2008 and runs alongside the full academic curriculum. It has partnerships with Coventry City FC and academies in Nigeria and Ghana, and provides training in strength and conditioning, nutrition, and international tournament participation. More than 60 alumni have gone on to professional football careers.
Yes. Day places are available at £21,735 (2025/26) for standard college enrolment, or £25,935 (2025/26) for the Football Academy. Boarding and day students follow the same academic programme.
The Motorsport Academy provides structured training for students from karting level through to Formula Renault and F3 competition. The curriculum covers car control, racing lines, fitness, and psychological preparation. The academy works in partnership with Arden/YRDA and Dan Holland Racing.
Students from more than 60 countries attend the college, making it one of the more internationally diverse small boarding schools in England. English language support, including IELTS preparation, is embedded in the timetable to reflect this.
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