Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate is one of the UK's premier independent boarding schools, set in a stunning 220-acre campus near the historic city of York. The school is renowned for its exceptional facilities — including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, theatre, and state-of-the-art sports complex — outstanding academic results, and comprehensive sports programmes. With students from over 60 countries, QE offers a truly international educational experience with a strong focus on individual development.
Coaching & Development
QE's Performance Sport Programme provides personalised, tailored timetables with dedicated coaches in a world-class environment. The programme includes access to video analysis, 1:1 training support, on-site sports physio and massage, specific nutrition programmes, a world-leading gym facility, and floodlit pitches for year-round play. With eleven pitches — full size, U14, and 3G — QE has produced boys and girls representing their country and several who have gone on to play professionally.
- 220-acre campus
- 3G pitches
- Olympic-standard sports centre
- Swimming pool
- Equestrian centre
- Performing arts centre
- State-of-the-art boarding
Where Champions Train
World-class facilities designed to develop the next generation of footballing talent.
The coaches behind the programme
Matt Derbyshire
After recently retiring from a 22-year professional football career, I got a taste for coaching after being appointed interim coach of Bradford City. I have also coached at Blackburn Rovers Academy. I hope to bring all my playing, coaching and mentorship skills to the students, as well as helping them to develop both as people and players.
Paul Bolland
I've made over 400 professional appearances across a 15-year playing career in the English Football Leagues. Now a qualified UEFA A Licence coach and Teacher of Sport & Performance, I look forward to continuing to pass on my knowledge & experience to aspiring students at QE; creating a fun, challenging, and inclusive environment for all players to improve their skills.
Sam Sharman
In my previous role, I served as Technical Support Lead for Para Football at the FA. My previous experience includes working at professional football academies, schools and colleges, and international soccer camps. Most recently, England and Great Britain Deaf Men and England Cerebral Palsy Football teams. At QE, I'm excited to combine quality football coaching sessions, mentoring and the promotion of professional standards, enabling students to be the best that they can.
Yousif Mohammed
Previously Lead Coach and Head of Football at St Brendan's Sixth Form College, I hold a UEFA B licence. I spent a year with Total Pro Soccer as Lead Football Coach, focusing on college football, school PE and overseeing football summer camps. At QE, I hope to bring a positive team environment and help students to develop, reach their full potential and make QE champions and the best footballing school!
Track record
York, North Yorkshire (Yorkshire)
Queen Ethelburga's occupies a stunning 220-acre estate in Thorpe Underwood, between York and Harrogate in North Yorkshire. The historic city of York is 12 miles away, offering rich cultural heritage, while Leeds Bradford Airport provides international connections just 18 miles from the school.
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