The Worthgate School community is celebrating the achievements of our University Foundation Programme (UFP) Class of 2026 as students prepare to begin the next chapter of their educational journeys.
This year’s cohort has achieved outstanding results, securing places at universities across the UK and beyond. Their destinations reflect not only their academic success but also the confidence, resilience and independence they have developed throughout their time at Worthgate.
At The Worthgate School, we believe every student can achieve extraordinary things when given the right opportunities, support and encouragement. Our University Foundation Programme is designed to help students realise their ambitions, combining rigorous academic preparation with personalised guidance to ensure they are ready to thrive at university.
As an internationally recognised pathway, the UFP prepares students to progress to a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes while equipping them with the skills, global perspective and self-confidence to succeed in higher education and throughout their future careers.
Reflecting on this year’s achievements, Dr Ian Gross, Principal, said:
“We are incredibly proud of our University Foundation Programme students and the outstanding results they have achieved this year. Their success is a reflection of their hard work, resilience and determination, supported by the dedication of our teaching and university guidance teams. As a school, we are committed to inspiring and empowering every student to achieve their ambitions, and these results demonstrate what can be accomplished when talent, opportunity and ambition come together. We look forward to seeing our students take the next exciting step in their journeys at universities across the UK and around the world.”
A Global Community of Future University Students
Students on our University Foundation Programme come from a wide range of countries, cultures and educational backgrounds, creating a vibrant and internationally minded learning community at The Worthgate School. Throughout the year, they have challenged themselves academically, embraced new experiences and developed the confidence, independence and skills to achieve their ambitions.
This year’s university destinations reflect both the diversity of our students’ aspirations and the breadth of progression opportunities available through the University Foundation Programme, with graduates set to continue their studies at leading universities across the UK and beyond.
UFP Results 2026
| Nationality | Subject_1 | Grade_1 | Subject_2 | Grade_2 | Subject_3 | Grade_3 |
| Nigerian | International Relations | A* | Psychology | A* | Sociology | A* |
| Ukrainian | Business | A* | Mathematics | A* | Physics | A* |
| Taiwanese | Mathematics | A* | International Relations | A* | Economics | A |
| Pakistani | Economics | A* | Sociology | A* | Psychology | A |
| Hong Kong Chinese | Business | A* | Mathematics | A* | Sociology | A |
| Turkish | Business | A* | Sociology | A* | Psychology | A |
| Russian | Economics | A* | Mathematics | A* | Business | A |
| Chinese | Mathematics | A* | Chemistry | A | Physics | A |
University Destinations:
Our UFP students have secured places at a range of prestigious universities, including Russell Group institutions and universities ranked among the UK’s top 10 and the world’s top 100.
They have secured places at:
- Durham University – ranked 3rd in the UK and 85th internationally.
- University of Bath – ranked 7th in the UK.
- University of Warwick – ranked 8th in the UK and 68th internationally.
- University of Bristol – ranked 10th in the UK and 57th internationally.
- University of Exeter – Russell Group and ranked 14th in the UK.
- The University of Manchester – ranked 27th in the UK and 40th internationally.
- University of Leeds – Russell Group, ranked 26th in the UK and 77th internationally.
- The University of Sheffield – Russell Group, ranked 13th in the UK and 82nd internationally.
- University of Nottingham – Russell Group, ranked 30th in the UK and 97th internationally.
Rankings
- QS World University Rankings 2027
- The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Student Success
Nisan from Turkey has secured a place to study Management (Marketing) at The University of Manchester, a prestigious Russell Group university.
Homachi from Nigeria has secured a place to study Law at the University of Warwick, currently ranked eighth in the UK according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
From business and engineering to law, science, creative disciplines and beyond, our students will continue their studies across a wide range of subject areas, taking the next step towards exciting futures.
As they leave The Worthgate School, they join a growing network of alumni studying and working around the world. We are excited to see the impact they will make in their chosen fields and communities in the years ahead.
Congratulations to the UFP Class of 2026. Your determination, ambition and achievements have made our entire school community proud, and we wish you every success for the future.
Discover the University Foundation Programme at The Worthgate School
The University Foundation Programme provides ambitious international students with a pathway to leading universities, combining academic excellence with personalised support and expert university guidance.
