How many pupils does The Worthgate School have?

The Worthgate School has 310 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Worthgate School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Worthgate School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.9 in 2025/26.

Where is The Worthgate School?

The Worthgate School is located at 68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3LQ.

The Worthgate School

68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3LQ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

4.9

Attainment 8

13–22

Ages

310

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About The Worthgate School

The Worthgate School is an independent school in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 13–22. It has 310 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.9 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 13–22
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 310 / 500 (62%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

SEN support

7.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

28 students

7.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: 68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3LQ
Phone: 01227866540
Principal: Ian Gross
Website: www.worthgateschool.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Worthgate School?: The Worthgate School is an independent school in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 13–22.
How many pupils does The Worthgate School have?: The Worthgate School has 310 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Worthgate School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Worthgate School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.9 in 2025/26.
Where is The Worthgate School?: The Worthgate School is located at 68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3LQ.

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