The Worthgate School, based in Canterbury, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 13 to 22. The school is a other independent school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Worthgate School currently has around 310 pupils on roll, which is about 62% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.5% boys and 54.5% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | 68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3LQ |
| Website: | www.worthgateschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01227866540 |
| School Type: | Other independent school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Ian Gross |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 131411 |
| Age Range: | 13 - 22 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 500 |
| Number of Pupils: | 310 |
| Number of Boys: | 141 |
| Number of Girls: | 169 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Pilgrims Way , CT1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU | - not rated | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diocesan and Payne Smith Church of England Primary School Broad Street , CT1 2LU | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Barton Manor School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Technology School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 675 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 876 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury College New Dover Road , CT1 3AJ | - not rated | 769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Worthgate School 68 New Dover Road , CT1 3LQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 221 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newingate School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 339 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road , CT1 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.