Tennis Academy in sixth form, Years 12 and 13

at Talbot Heath School, Bournemouth.

Who it is for: school + tennis, girls 16 to 18, by application
Who gets in: Regional level and above: top 100 national ranking (10U/11U), a grade 1 or 2 event in the last 6 months, 80 tournament matches in 12 months, coach nomination; school entrance exam, then an assessment day in January
When: term time, Sept to July
Next start: September
Apply by: End of November for the next September (their application page); their 2025-26 guide says October 31
Price: GBP 9,375 / year tennis fee (from Sep 2026) · GBP 7,699 / term school tuition
Included: West Hants Club membership, 2 parent social memberships, transport to West Hants in school hours, fitness testing and screening, mentoring, physio and stringing discounts
Not included: Tournament trips, training camps, accommodation, entry fees; extra hours £36 individual, £13 group, £20 pro-hit, tournament support £50 a day; boarding extra
Time on court: Around 12 hours a week of tennis and fitness, e.g. 2 individual sessions, 5 h group tennis, 5 h strength and conditioning; more from Year 9
Trial: A trial day or school visit before the deadline is required
Note: Continued place judged on new criteria at the end of Year 11
Where: Rothesay Road, Bournemouth BH4 9NJ
Checked: Oct 15, 2026

Other programmes at Talbot Heath School

Tennis Academy for girls, Years 7 to 11: school + tennis, girls 11 to 16, with the West Hants Club
Boarding for academy players: boarding, girls from Year 7
Flexi boarding: boarding, girls from Year 7, single nights
Extra academy hours: full-time academy girls, add-on sessions
Junior School tennis with West Hants coaches: kids 4 to 11, Talbot Heath pupils
Tennis court hire: any age, court hire

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