At Kingsley, surfing isn't an after-school club. It's embedded into school life from Year 1 — part of our unique Expansive Curriculum and the beating heart of our coastal identity.
Find Out MoreThe Kingsley Surf Academy is unlike anything else in British education. We are the only school recognised by Surfing England as a School of Excellence, and the only school in the UK where surfing is woven into the curriculum from the earliest years.
Our North Devon coastline — including Saunton, Croyde and Putsborough — provides world-class conditions all year round. Students surf in all conditions, build a deep understanding of the ocean, and develop resilience, focus and freedom that carries through every part of their education.
Design, make and repair surfcraft in a fully equipped shaping bay. Real hands-on technical skills that open industry doors.
Professional housings and cameras. From basic water shooting to advanced editing and content strategy.
Strength and conditioning tailored specifically to surfers — building the physical foundation for performance in the water.
Session recording and coach-led performance feedback to accelerate improvement at every level.
Mini ramp and skate coaching to build balance and transferable surf movement patterns on dry land.
Changing rooms, board and wetsuit stores, and a purpose-built surf learning space on campus.
The Surf Academy supports students to gain recognised qualifications and build genuine pathways into the surf industry — from instruction to media, shaping to competition.
Whether they've never been on a board or they're already competing, there's a place for them in the Surf Academy.