The Boxing Academy offers an alternative education pathway for students between the ages of thirteen and sixteen who are at risk of educational exclusion. We were founded in 2006, registered as a charity in 2007 (originally as the London Boxing Academy Community Project) and we now have two sites in Tottenham and Hackney.
The Academy follows a full-time school schedule from 9.30am to 2.45pm, and school term times throughout the year. Our unique model offers intense mentoring and support for young people, placing them in a class of six students with a dedicated boxer who acts as mentor, teacher support and coach throughout their stay with us. They develop a strong relationship that provides a foundation from which the student can embark upon a positive cycle of achievement.
We use the beneficial effects of sport to empower our students, teach them to manage their anger, give them confidence in their learning and direct them towards further education, training or employment.
Our lead partners are Gladesmore Community School in Haringey and the Urswick School in Hackney. We receive funding from Comic Relief, the Man Group Charitable Trust and PlaySport London (a GLA initiative) among others.
The Boxing Academy has recently received an award from the Centre for Social Justice and has been evaluated in a report researched by New Philanthropy Capital and commissioned by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.
The last academic year, 2010-11, saw 100% of our leavers going on to further education.
