Our Equestrian Team places 5th!
Published 30/09/19
The Worksop College Equestrian Team have had a great start to the season, placing 5th at the Inter-Schools One Day Event championships at Stonar school in Wiltshire last weekend.
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Read MoreRanby House welcomes you! 12 October
Published 27/09/19
We're excited to be welcoming families to our Open Morning, being held on 12 October between 10am and 12pm. Read on for what to look forward to...
Read MoreManhunt! Boarding 'theme' night is a hit
Published 25/09/19Held on Friday 20 September, the long-anticipated ‘Manhunt’ boarding night at Ranby House was a great success, yet again.
Read MoreBonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza - 6 Nov 2019 - SOLD OUT
Published 23/09/19Back for the fourth year running, the Worksop College Bonfire and Fireworks Display is an event you don’t want to miss!
Read MoreA great start to the Netball season for Meg
Published 23/09/19It has been an extremely positive start to the netball season for one of our year 9 Sports Scholars. Megan Perkins, who is in Derry House, found a real joy for the sport whilst playing at Ranby House School and readily admits that she owes great thanks to the belief her games teachers Miss Harvey and Mrs Wing had in her as an individual and as a player. "Being captain of my school's Year 6 netball team brought out the very best in me, it taught me how to be a team player, showed me I could lead and gave me a sport I absolutely love", she said.
Read MoreValedictory Evensong marks 20 years of service
Published 23/09/19Sunday 22nd September saw a Valedictory Evensong take place - marking the retirement of our longest-serving Chaplain, Paul Finlinson, after 20 years at Worksop College & Ranby House.
Read MoreYear 8 Geography pupils visit the Holderness Coast
Published 16/09/19Our Year 8 pupils recently embarked on their first field trip of the academic year, visiting the Holderness coast in Yorkshire.
Read MoreSport for all - Headmaster David Thorpe's vision for non-gender specific sport
Published 12/09/19Traditionally, girls and boys have had to follow set sports, led by their gender. Children being ‘pushed’ down a sporting route can, as a result, be put off the particular sport for life. In the modern world, this ethos is changing and we believe that all children should have the opportunity to choose the sport they participate in for their coached Games lessons.
Read MoreRoaring fires, a singsong and toasting marshmallows – a spectacular start to Friday night boarding at Ranby
Published 10/09/19This weekend saw the first Ranby House Friday Night Boarding Special of the year - Campfire in the Woods. We caught up with newly appointed Head of Boarding, Ms Varney, to find out what adventures the group got up to.
Read MoreWelcoming Father Matthew: A new chapter for Worksop College & Ranby House
Published 09/09/19Last Friday saw the ‘installation’ of the schools’ new Chaplain, Father Matthew Askey. The service saw Matthew licensed by the Bishop of Sherwood, with Woodard’s Brendan Clover also presiding over the event. The term Installed means being ‘put into your seat’ or ‘stall’ as they are better known for Clergy men and women.
Read MoreWilliam (Y11) smashes English and British standards in his first weightlifting event!
Published 05/09/19This July, Year 11 pupil William Hill competed in the British Weightlifting qualifying event in Birmingham.
Read MoreLooking for a senior school? Some tops tips to help you find the right school for your child
Published 04/09/19If you have a child in Year 5 or 6, you are probably looking at options for secondary school. And whether you’re at the very beginning of this journey, or looking for a place for September 2020, here is some useful advice to help you pick the right school for your child.