About League Football Education
League Football Education (LFE) was established by the EFL and the PFA in 2004 to deliver a structured two‑year apprenticeship programme for 16–18‑year‑old players at English Football League (EFL) clubs. Its provision combines full‑time football development with recognised education, including BTEC qualifications and English and maths Functional Skills, supported by initial assessment, induction a...
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Key Facts
- Active Learners:
- 2,679
- Standards:
- 1
- Locations:
- 4
Official Sources
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Ofsted
Inspected February 2023- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
Source: Ofsted further education and skills inspection outcomes, published on GOV.UK under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We publish Ofsted's judgement as given and do not grade providers ourselves. Read the full inspection report on Ofsted
Performance Data
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N/AActive Learners
2,679
Official achievement data by course
DfE-published rates for 2024/25. Achievement counts everyone who left the programme; pass rate counts only those who reached end-point assessment.
| Course | Achievement | Pass rate | Retention | Learners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Excellence Professional | 97.4% | 100% | 97.4% | 580 |
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Ofsted inspection data coming soon.
Data sourced from Skills England, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the National Achievement Rate Tables. View on Find Apprenticeship Training