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Worksop College pupils are celebrating an impressive set of GCSE results today, marking another year of strong academic achievement and personal success. Our Class of 2025 broke College records for the percentage of pupils achieving grades 9-5, and also the number achieving 5 passes including Maths and English. Pupils achieved almost double the national average of top 9-7 grades, and significantly outstripped national results at 9-4, achieving positive value-added in the process. For the second year in a row, 100% of English grades were awarded 9-4. With pupils securing top grades across a wide range of subjects – and many balancing demanding co-curricular commitments alongside their studies – the Class of 2025 has much to be proud of.

Our stated aim at Worksop College is the create ‘adaptable, independent and resilient’ learners. But how do we do this?

In the 8A English class, we do this by having a key theme every half-term (this year they have been: Parents, Birds as Symbols, Intersectionality, Women and Society and Greatness).

We are hugely blessed at Worksop College and Ranby House by the heritage and legacy of the Christian foundation of our schools, which is upheld and celebrated to this day. It forms the heart of our ethos, mission, and values, and has been central in shaping the generations of Worksopians who have been part of this community for more than one hundred years.

At Worksop College, we’ve always believed that education goes far beyond the classroom. It’s about the relationships you build, the experiences that shape you, and the doors that open when you’re part of a lifelong community. With a history that dates back to 1895, the Old Worksopian network spans the globe and touches every industry imaginable. Whether your passion lies in finance, the arts, sport, science, or tech, chances are there’s an OW out there already making waves – and ready to share their wisdom.

One recent leaver who made the most of this incredible network is Archie Sims.

Every Saturday, a group of student volunteers visits Worksop Priory with the aim of restoring its once-thriving butterfly garden. This space is intended to encourage local wildlife – especially insects and butterflies – and to bring new life to the area. The Butterfly Garden Project was initiated by me, in collaboration with Father Matthew, who helped organise it, as a way to give back to the community around us.

Starting life at a new school can be daunting, especially when moving to a different country. For many international boarders, the initial nerves come from adjusting to a new culture, making friends, and even speaking English daily. However, at Worksop College, those worries quickly fade thanks to the warm and welcoming community that ensures every pupil feels at home.

We spoke to Matilda, a Year 12 boarder from Bulgaria, about her experience settling into life at Worksop College and what makes it such a special place for international pupils.