The 2007 tournament was superbly hosted by St Bede’s College (Manchester), and consistedof 32 independent schools from around the country.  Aldenham qualified top of their group of four with matches including a 2-0 against Shrewsbury and a 1-0 win against RGS Newcastle.  Having reached the last sixteen Aldenham beat St Bede’s (Manchester) B team on penalties to qualify for the quarter finals, thanks to some great goalkeeping from Saul Wise and a terrific goal from Joe Gritt.  Aldenham were knocked out in the quarter finals by Charterhouse who went on to lose by 1 goal to the tournament winners St Bede’s College (Manchester).

Manchester United Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, was the Guest of Honour, attending lunch and watching a number of the matches in the early afternoon.  The tournament was sponsored by a2om and the Player of the Tournament from each school (as chosen by the coach in charge) has been awarded a free a2om driving course. Aldenham's Player of the Tournament was Team Captain Sam Kaye.

The amount of football being played in independent schools has increased dramatically over the last 10 years. ISFA aims to nurture this desire to play the game and ensure that the Corinthian values that the game was founded on are still followed in the 21st century.  To this end, ISFA runs national competitions and runs representative teams aimed at giving boys and girls the opportunity to play at the highest possible level.  ISFA is affiliated to the Football Association and is charged by them with developing and promoting the game in the independent sector.