The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 27.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
27.0
16.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
20% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 751
- Capacity
- 86%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Mr Charles Bailey (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Cuthberts Avenue, Nottinghamshire, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOutwood Academy Portland
Secondary · 1.2km away
Sparken Hill Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Tailor Made Programmes Team
Miscellaneous · 1.5km away
Worksop Priory Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Whitegates College
Miscellaneous · 1.7km away
St Augustine's Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.5km away
St Augustine's Junior School
Primary · 2.5km away
The St Augustine's Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Worksop College a selective school?
No. Worksop College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Worksop College?
Worksop College currently has 751 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Worksop College take?
Worksop College caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Worksop College?
Worksop College is in Worksop, S80 3AP, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Worksop College have a sixth form?
Yes, Worksop College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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