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The Worthgate School

Co-educational British boarding and IB World School in Canterbury, founded 1952

Why this school

What makes The Worthgate School distinctive

01

Founded as Stafford House Tutorial College, it was renamed Worthgate in 2022 within the CATS Global Schools group.

02

It was the first school in the UK to create a university foundation route for overseas applicants.

03

Authorised to teach the IB Diploma since 2007, one of relatively few UK colleges offering it to international students.

Accredited by
  • ISI
  • BSA
  • ISA
  • CIFE

About The Worthgate School

The Worthgate School is a co-educational independent boarding school in Canterbury, Kent, founded in 1952. Around 300 students aged 13 to 19 study here, a scale that keeps teaching genuinely personal. Canterbury sits roughly an hour from London by train and close to the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone, making it one of the more internationally connected locations in the UK independent school landscape. The school holds ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate), BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association), ISA (Independent Schools Association), and CIFE accreditations. Its programme range spans GCSE, A-Level, IB Diploma, and a University Foundation Programme the school developed itself in 1985.

Academic Life

The Worthgate School runs GCSE, A-Level, and IB Diploma alongside its own University Foundation Programme (UFP), Pre-A Level, Pre-GCSE, and Academic English pathways. Students who arrive at different stages of secondary education, or with different language starting points, can find an appropriate entry route. With roughly 300 students across the school, class sizes are naturally small.

The IB Diploma results are straightforward to read: in 2025, The Worthgate School recorded a 100% pass rate with an average score of 34, against the global IB average of 30.38. At A-Level in 2025, 74.20% of grades were A*–C.

Sixth form

Sixth form students may follow either A-Level (three subjects) or the IB Diploma. The UFP, developed in-house in 1985 and now accepted by 95 of the top 100 UK universities, provides an additional route for students targeting undergraduate entry. Tuition-only fees for A-Level, IB, and UFP students are £35,115 per year (2025–26, VAT-inclusive). Full boarding in single en-suite catered accommodation brings the all-in figure to £54,935 per year, or £58,305 with a premium room. The school’s IB average of 34 in 2025 sits well above the global mean. The UFP has been building its university acceptance record for four decades.

A-Level results

74.20% A*-C (2025)

Boarding & Pastoral Life

All boarding accommodation is single en-suite, with a catered arrangement. At around 300 students in total, pastoral oversight is direct rather than delegated through large house structures. Canterbury provides a genuine city environment: cathedral, independent shops, theatres, and transport links that give students real autonomy at weekends without a school minibus. The international profile of the student body runs through daily life, supported by Academic English provision and a structured pathway system for students arriving at different points in their education.

Beyond the Classroom

The Worthgate School runs Summer Programmes and UK High School Term options alongside its main academic calendar, keeping the campus active across a broader part of the year. The international composition of the student body, drawn together by a shared academic focus rather than a single national tradition, shapes the social texture of the school. Canterbury’s cultural offer adds to what the school provides on site. The city has theatres, galleries, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site close at hand, giving students a richer backdrop than a rural campus typically affords.

Campus & Setting

The Worthgate School is in Canterbury, Kent, a historic cathedral city with direct rail links to London (approximately one hour) and proximity to the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone. The campus serves a full boarding population in single en-suite accommodation. Students have direct access to city amenities, and the school’s position in the south-east makes it straightforward to reach from major European airports and Eurostar.

Fees

Annual tuition

£54,935 per year · full boarding · A Level (3 subjects)/IB/UFP - International, boarding all-in (tuition + single en-suite catered)

Other tier breakdowns shown below.

Stage Year groups Type Audience Fee / year
A Level (3 subjects)/IB/UFP - International, boarding all-in (tuition + single en-suite catered) Full boarding £54,935
A Level (3 subjects)/IB/GCSE/UFP - International tuition only Day £35,115
Accommodation - single en-suite (catered) Full boarding £19,820
Accommodation - premium single en-suite (catered) Full boarding £23,190

Additional fees

Deposit

£2,500

Registration

£600

Available Programmes

  • GCSE
  • A-Level
  • IB Diploma
  • Foundation
  • University Foundation Programme
  • Pre-A Level
  • Pre-GCSE
  • Academic English
  • UK High School Term
  • Summer Programmes

Getting there

Canterbury, Kent; Gatwick is approx. 75 miles; Channel Tunnel (Folkestone) nearby.

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