International Baccalaureate Results 2024: UK University Success Ahead
The Worthgate School received excellent International Baccalaureate (IB) results over the weekend. Our IB Class of 2024 have achieved excellent scores, securing places at top UK universities, including Imperial College London, the University of Warwick and the University of Sheffield. Congratulations to our International Baccalaureate Diploma students. IB is an extremely challenging academic qualification that […]
Graduation Celebrations 2024 At The Worthgate School
The Worthgate School Graduation celebrated the Class of 2024 and their personal and academic achievements this year on Friday 14th June. Class of 2024 A Level, UFP, IB and GCSE students, Principal Dr. Ian Gross, and their teachers were joined by their families (in person and virtually) to celebrate everyone’s achievements over this year at […]
Top UK University Places For The Worthgate School UFP Students in 2024
The Worthgate School 2024 UFP cohort are celebrating obtaining top UK university places and excellent results today. “We are delighted with how our University Foundation Programme students have performed exceptionally well in their exams and coursework this year. Here at The Worthgate School, we have a strong history of supporting international students to achieve places […]
Students Announced as Finalists in Online Harms Podcast Competition
The Worthgate School are delighted to announce another student success. Five GCSE students are finalists in the Kent Secondary Schools Online Harms Media Challenge. The competition allows the public to vote for the best student-created podcast on online safety and healthy relationships. A panel of judges selected 12 podcasts for the competition. All the podcasts have […]
Sociology Students Witness Criminal Trials at Crown Court
Sociology students got the chance to see how the English justice system works up close with a visit to Canterbury’s Crown Court. The Worthgate School students joined others in the public gallery to watch an afternoon of trial sessions. This included students being able to see witnesses giving evidence and cross-examination by lawyers in a […]
The Worthgate School Students Receive Offers From Cambridge And Oxford Universities
We are extremely pleased to announce this year’s university place offers for students currently studying at The Worthgate School. This year’s cohort has received offers from the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford. “A hearty congratulations to the two students from The Worthgate School who have been offered places to study at the […]
Christmas Celebration at Canterbury Cathedral
One of the great benefits of being in Canterbury for us here at The Worthgate School is that when it comes to celebrating Christmas and the festive season, we get to do it in style. On 12th December the School hosted a festive musical performance in the beautiful Canterbury Cathedral. Nearly 300 students attended the […]
Black History Month – Saluting Our Sisters
Black History Month is a celebration of black history and culture, remembering the contributions of black African and Caribbean people to the UK and celebrating impactful black historical figures. Black History Month happens throughout the UK every October. The month carries a theme that narrows focus and draws attention to a specific area, theme or […]
“Saluting Our Sisters”
Princess Ademola and Jacqueline McKenzie Princess Ademola Princess Omo-Oba Adenrele Ademola was the daughter of an important king from the southern region of Nigeria. After attending school in Somerset, Princess Ademola began a 30 year nursing career, which she maintained alongside her duties as a working royal. Though unconfirmed, it’s thought she attended the […]
The Impact of the Proposed Changes to A Levels
Dr Craig Wilson, Managing Director Schools at CATS Global Schools, shares his thoughts on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plans to radically reform A levels. On Friday 22 Sept 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asked for plans to be drawn up for radical reform of A Levels, introducing a baccalaureate style qualification that would allow students […]
A Level Results 2023: A Bright Future
“From all of us at The Worthgate School, we congratulate all of our A Level students receiving their results today and commend them for their high achievements. The Worthgate School is no stranger to great outcomes, 92% of Russell Group universities have accepted our A Level students. We are so proud of what this year’s […]
International Baccalaureate Results 2023: UK University Success Ahead
“We’re so pleased with the results from this year’s International Baccalaureate students. Their hard work and dedication to their studies has put them firmly on the path to a life full of high achievement. 100% of our students studying Economics at the higher level achieved a 7, while all of our students receiving their IB […]
Worthgate UFP Results 2023 Secure Top University Places
We are so pleased with the excellent performance of our University Foundation Programme students. Our students have taken every advantage we could offer them to create a bright academic future for themselves at top UK Universities. Over the last decade, 100% of the Russell Group universities who accept the CATS UFP have accepted Worthgate students […]
Offers received from 17 out of the top 20 UK universities
After months of hard work and dedication, students have received offers from 17 out of the top 20 UK universities*. The university application process can be a stressful time for students, exploring campuses, choosing your course, writing your personal statement, but this year’s offers are a testament to the commitment and determination our students have […]
Mental Health Resources
Managing Anxiety Mike Armiger, education and mental health advisor, provides some simple and practical ways to help teachers and education staff manage anxiety. (Education Support) Wellbeing activities: being kind to yourself Explore loneliness and anxiety through wellbeing activities that help children and young people be kind to themselves (British Red Cross) Breathing exercises for beating […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on the theme of “Anxiety”. Anxiety is a common emotion, and there are many things in life that can lead to feeling anxious. As an international school, we understand that moving abroad for your studies, preparing for exams, making new friends, are all things that can make our […]
University Success: The Offers are in!
The Worthgate School’s students have started looking towards the future as university offers arrive! The Worthgate School students consistently show us they are hardworking, motivated and ambitious individuals. Their incredible work ethic is particularly noticeable as they work towards attending university. With revision to complete and exams to sit, lessons to attend and life to […]
We’re a StudyTravel Secondary School Awards Finalist!
After two consecutive wins, CATS Global Schools is a finalist in the StudyTravel Secondary School Awards for a third year. As a CATS Global School, The Worthgate School is delighted that CATS Global Schools (CGS) has again been announced as a finalist in the third edition of the StudyTravel Secondary School Awards in the category ‘ST […]
First Impressions of The Worthgate School
With students travelling from around the world to attend The Worthgate School, we understand the importance of making a good first impression. The foundation of a great school experience starts with your first impression. This is why we aim to support student’s transition to international study from the moment they step through our doors. We […]
Celebrating International Happiness Day!
March 20th marked the 11th anniversary of the International Day of Happiness. Introduced by the UN in 2012, the International Day of Happiness gives us the chance to reflect on what has made us happy this past year. It also serves as an important reminder to prioritise happiness and wellbeing in the year ahead. Here […]
73% of students receive offers from a Russell Group University
After months of hard work and dedication, 73% of our students who applied to university so far in 2023 have received offers from a Russell Group University. The university application process can be a stressful time for students, exploring campuses, choosing your course, writing your personal statement, but this year’s offers are a testament to […]
Top 5 tips for a successful UK university application
Are you thinking of studying at an International School in the UK? Maybe you are starting your studies soon and nervous about moving away from home. We are here to provide you with some tips to settle in quickly and avoid feeling homesick during your international study experience. Moving away from home is exciting, […]
Winners of the ISA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Mental Health and Wellbeing 2022
We are incredibly proud to announce that the Worthgate School has been announced as the winner of the ISA (Independent Schools Association) Award for “Excellence and Innovation in Mental Health and Wellbeing 2022”. The Chief Executive Officer of ISA, Rudolf Eliott Lockhart, shared these words on why we were selected as winners of this […]
Inspiring student stories from The Worthgate School
At The Worthgate School, one of our core values is to inspire our students. Inspiration can take many different forms; from seeing a wonderful art-work and being inspired to create for ourselves, or being inspired to create a change that helps people. At Worthgate, we take our inspiration from many places, from our ancient city […]
Moving Abroad for your Studies – How to Settle into Life in the UK
Are you thinking of studying at an International School in the UK? Maybe you are starting your studies soon and nervous about moving away from home. We are here to provide you with some tips to settle in quickly and avoid feeling homesick during your international study experience. Moving away from home is exciting, […]
The International Baccalaureate – is it the right choice for you?
Choosing the right qualification when studying abroad is arguably the most important decision you will make on your school journey. At The Worthgate School, we have a variety of programmes suitable for all students depending on how they study best, including the International Baccalaureate (IB), where we are ranked 6th in UK small cohort schools*. […]
Hear from our School Community
Student welfare is central to our ethos, and we provide a stimulating and inclusive environment that goes beyond the classroom. We have seen many students who have attended our school achieve great success, from progressing to top ranked universities to moving onto successful careers. Here’s what some of our students had to say about their […]
Introducing The Worthgate School
We are proud to announce that CATS Canterbury has rebranded! We are excited to let you know that from 12th October we will now be known as The Worthgate School. This rebrand has been undertaken to better showcases the unique student experience and the school community our students and staff are so proud to be […]
