The Worthgate School
Canterbury, Kent, South East · CT1 3LQ
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.
310
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 13-22
- Pupils
- 310
- Location
- Canterbury, Kent, South East
- Website
- https://worthgateschool.com/
- Telephone
- 01227 866540
Headteacher
Head Dr Ian Gross
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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.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 169
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 12 June 2023
The last word
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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The Worthgate School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Worthgate School located?
The Worthgate School is located at 68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 3LQ.
What type of school is The Worthgate School?
The Worthgate School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend The Worthgate School?
The Worthgate School has approximately 310 pupils on roll.
What is The Worthgate School's inspection rating?
The Worthgate School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 12 June 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.