The Worthgate School
School summary
The Worthgate School in Canterbury occupies an unusual niche, taking pupils from age 13 right through to 22 and weighting its community firmly towards the sixth form, where 169 of its 310 pupils are based. As a small, mixed independent school with boarding provision, it offers a varied academic route through GCSE, A-level and the International Baccalaureate. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent for the quality of pupils' achievement, while rating personal development as good. Families should note, however, that the school did not meet ISI compliance requirements at inspection, which is worth exploring directly with the school.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 12 June 2023
Teaching & academics
Academic breadth is a defining feature here, with the choice between A-levels and the International Baccalaureate giving older pupils genuinely different pathways. The Extended Project Qualification adds scope for independent research alongside the main programme. The ISI rating of excellent for achievement points to strong academic outcomes, suiting motivated students aiming for university and beyond.
Head · Dr Ian Gross
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 169
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
Schools nearby
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Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School
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Kent College (Canterbury)
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A small, sixth-form-heavy school with an academically excellent record and flexible IB and A-level routes; parents will want to weigh that against the unmet compliance finding.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.