For students aged 13-18
The Worthgate School, Canterbury
Formerly CATS Canterbury, the Worthgate School has been inspiring and empowering students to achieve for over 70 years. Qualifications at the Worthgate School include University Foundation Programme, GCSE and A level, and the school is one of the few institutions in the UK to offer the International Baccalaureate. There is 24-hour supervision for younger students and independent accommodation for students aged 18 who wish for a university experience. For admissions and enrolment, please contact the school directly.
"The Worthgate School is an international boarding school that goes beyond the classroom to inspire and empower students to contribute positively to our world, achieve academic success, and thrive in life."
Ian Gross
Principal, The Worthgate School
A caring, diverse and international environment
All 24
Russell Group universities have accepted CATS College students, including the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford
99.8%
of students successfully achieved the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma between 2016 and 2022
75%
of students achieved at least one A*/A at A level (2022)
School values
Inspire, Empower, Achieve
Inspire
Our ambitious and stimulating education experience develops inquisitive mindsets and motivates students to recognise and embrace opportunities in life.
Empower
A nurturing and supportive environment is key to strengthening a student’s resolve, giving them the attitude, skills, and confidence to overcome any challenge.
Achieve
We recognise the ambition of each student, work with them to understand their goals, and support them to persevere and achieve success.
“Coming here, I found a good degree of depth in terms of the knowledge that we are gaining. Yet at the same time, it was simplified so that someone who had zero knowledge could actually come and start a whole new thing.”
Fabio from Italy, Worthgate School, Canterbury
Progressed to read Economics at University College London (UCL)
Boarding Accommodation
We have eleven boarding houses offering a home-away-from- home, age-specific accommodation. Each house has its own unique character, but all students benefit from exceptional care and support from professional houseparents. Activities and cross-house competitions enable all boarders to develop their emotional intelligence, social skills and empathy whilst having fun with their friends. Our aim is to assist students in becoming confident, self-aware, happy and caring young people.
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Shared and single rooms all have en-suite facilities
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Dedicated over 18 accommodation
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Access to 24-hour houseparent care and support
Our Campus
Address
68 New Dover Road Canterbury CT1 3LQ
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