Number of pupils: 406
Percentage of boarders: 91%
Percentage of international pupils: 100%
Av. class-sizes: senior school: 14 // 6th form: 12
Closest international airport: London Gatwick Airport, 1,5 hours away by car
Fees per term in 2023/24: https://worthgateschool.com/admissions/
The school offers GCSEs, A-Levels the IB, and a University Foundation Programme.
The Worthgate School achieves good results given its non-selective admissions philosophy. In 2023, its A-Levels yielded 59% A-grades.
The big strength though is the Worthgate School's focus in helping pupils get a place at their desired university.
Language-wise, German, French and Spanish are on offer.
91% of pupils board, which, given the school's very international pupil body is not surprising. The boarding accomodation is excellent. Pupils aged under 18 years of age live in supervised boarding facilities with the option of single and double rooms. 18s live more independently in houses close to campus, which optimally prepares them for life at uni.
No exeat weekends.
The Worthgate School's big strength is its efficient approach in helping non-native English speakers to absorb the different curricula on offer. And with great success as, evidenced by the great A-Level results.
Also, the Worthgate School prepares pupils like few other schools for university entry in the UK, with intense admissions test and interview practice.
Unlike many other schools, the Worthgate School admits older pupils up to the age of 22 and gives older pupils more freedom in preparation for university life.
The Worthgate School isn't for pupils who want a classic English boarding experience.