Worksop College, Worksop
Worksop College is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Worksop. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Worksop College in detail
Worksop College in its own words
In its own words: "Set in the heart of North Nottinghamshire's stunning countryside, we are a community with a rich history and exciting future. We want our students to be the best they can be. If destined to join one of the world's finest universities, here is where they will flourish. If an outstanding sportsperson, here is where they will hone their skills."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Worksop College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 53 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 53% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 17% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 208 pupils (24.5%) received SEN support and 3 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Worksop Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 48 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
18 November 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
18 June 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
29 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
21 March 2018
Integrated
10 February 2015
About
Worksop College is a British co-educational private school for both boarding and day pupils aged 11 to 18, in Worksop. It sits at the northern edge of Sherwood Forest, in Nottinghamshire, England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Worksop College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Worksop College
Why our top GCSE performers chose to stay for Sixth Form
29 Sep 2026
Developing the next generation of female footballers at Worksop College
23 Sep 2026
A warm welcome to Mrs McLean, Head of EYFS
21 Sep 2026
What can trees teach us about learning?
8 Sep 2026
Worksop College Celebrates Record Breaking GCSE Results
20 Aug 2026
GCSE Results Day: How to Prepare and What to Expect
17 Aug 2026
From Worksop College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Worksop College
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Worksop College.
- Activate Camps @ Worksop CollegeAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
849 pupils
870 places
21 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Worksop
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Worksop
Across Nottinghamshire council
Places available
9,842
Applications
9,200
Got 1st preference
92.5%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Nottinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
208
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
24.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
849
Total Pupils
449
Boys
400
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Worksop College
What are GCSE results like at Worksop College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Worksop College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Worksop College last inspected?
Worksop College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.
How many pupils go to Worksop College?
Worksop College has around 849 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Worksop College?
Worksop College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Worksop College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Activate Camps @ Worksop College (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Worksop College?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Worksop College?
Worksop College is at Cuthberts Avenue, Worksop, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3AP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)