Worth School
A British boarding school that blends academic ambition with Benedictine values of serving society and caring for the planet.
A Catholic School on Historic Grounds
Worth School builds its philosophy around “educating heart and soul,” encouraging students aged 11-18 to think beyond career ambitions toward meaningful contributions to society. Rooted in Catholic character and Benedictine tradition, it welcomes boys and girls from Year 7 through graduation. The campus occupies the grounds of a historic Benedictine abbey in West Sussex, where nine-hole golf course sits alongside extensive sports facilities—nine rugby pitches, 12 football fields, three cricket squares—while students also access an Olympic pool at the nearby K2 sports centre.
Programs at Worth School
The curriculum spans four levels: Junior (ages 11-13), Middle School (13-16) culminating in GCSE exams, a one-year Pre-IB program for intensive IGCSE preparation, and Sixth Form (16-18). Older students choose between A Level—with over 20 subjects available—or the IB Diploma, which requires six subjects across different groups plus theory of knowledge, an extended essay, and CAS project. Each student meets their personal tutor at least twice weekly to discuss progress and receive timely support, reinforcing the school’s commitment to methods that genuinely work rather than educational trends.
Sport and Creative Arts
Worth runs three specialized academies: golf with 3-8 weekly training hours, football coached by UEFA-licensed instructors, and cricket offering up to 8 hours weekly. Talented athletes receive individual coaching, video analysis, strength training, and nutrition guidance. The arts campus features dedicated studios for visual art, photography with darkroom, and design technology equipped with lasers and 3D printers. Musical life includes a 50-member symphony orchestra, choir, jazz band, and chamber ensembles, while theatrical productions take place in a professionally equipped performing arts centre.
Community Service
Volunteering shapes daily life here—students support primary schools and care homes, engage in environmental projects, and organize charitable fundraising. International partnerships extend their reach: Worth students have fed schoolchildren in Liberia and join annual pilgrimages to Lourdes with the Order of Malta volunteers. Nearly a third participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at bronze, silver, or gold levels—among the highest rates in southeast independent schools. The 2025 graduating class entered leading universities across 11 countries, including Imperial College London, Durham, UCL, and Bocconi Milan.
Boarding Format
A 2022 Catholic inspection described Worth as a warm family where everyone feels valued and respected. The school operates as a full boarding community seven days weekly while accommodating day students. Years 7-8 belong to Austin House, a day house with dedicated staff that eases the transition from primary to senior school. International students seeking the complete British boarding experience can join the Pre-IB program, where they spend a year preparing intensively for exams while fully integrating into houses, tutor groups, and extracurricular activities.
