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The Worthgate School

Other independent school · Canterbury, CT1 3LQ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,153 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages13 to 22
Pupils270
GenderMixed
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherDr Ian Gross
Local authorityKent
Opened06 Nov 1997
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 131411.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolKentEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.4.94746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%65.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%15.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%61.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 423--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolKentEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.34.46, similar to England, similar to Kent34.8735
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels34.29, similar to England, similar to Kent36.1435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better7.1%, worse than England, worse than Kent17.3%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.1.25, better than England--
A-level progressWell above average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study53--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils270
Girls153
Boys117
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.27
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.59.5%
Higher education59.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.4.8%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%
Employment0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near The Worthgate School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryPilgrims' Way Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miSecondarySimon Langton Girls' Grammar SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.4 miSecondaryBarton Manor SchoolFree schools
Good
0.5 miSecondaryBarton Court Grammar SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miSecondarySt Anselm's Catholic School, CanterburyAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miSecondarySimon Langton Grammar School for BoysFoundation school
Good
0.9 miPrimarySt Thomas' Catholic Primary School, CanterburyVoluntary aided school
Good
0.9 miNot applicableThe King's School CanterburyOther independent school
Unrated
1.0 miPrimarySt Peter's Methodist Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.0 miPrimaryWincheap Foundation Primary SchoolFoundation school
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about The Worthgate School

How does The Worthgate School rank in England?

The Worthgate School ranks 1,153 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are The Worthgate School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Worthgate School was C+, and 7.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend The Worthgate School?

The Worthgate School has 270 pupils aged 13 to 22.

Does The Worthgate School have a sixth form?

Yes, The Worthgate School teaches students up to age 22.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.