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The Worthgate School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Worthgate School is an other independent not applicable school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 13-22, with 310 pupils, and a capacity of 500 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

13-22

Age range

310

Pupils

500

Capacity

62%

Fill rate

The Worthgate School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Worthgate School?

The catchment area for The Worthgate School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to The Worthgate School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kent may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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The Worthgate School: 500 places, 62% filled: places available

The Worthgate School has a published admission number of 500 places. 310 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 62%. At 62% full, the school currently has headroom below its 500 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kent school admissions →

The Worthgate School: School Information

Full address
68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3LQ
Local authority
Kent
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
13-22 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
131411

Other Not applicable Schools in Canterbury

If The Worthgate School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Canterbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Worthgate School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Worthgate School

What is the catchment area for The Worthgate School?

The catchment area for The Worthgate School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Worthgate School oversubscribed?

The Worthgate School has a capacity of 500 places and currently has 310 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for The Worthgate School?

The Worthgate School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kent publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does The Worthgate School cover?

The Worthgate School is a not applicable school in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 13-22. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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