Boarding

It is not only the academic life that makes Worth special. The combination of school, extra-curricular activities and pastoral care has made Worth a home from home for me.

In October 2024 Worth was named Boarding School of the Year at the Independent Schools of the Year awards. There are four boarding Houses at Worth which are designed for approximately 50 full boarders each. Most pupils who board do so on a full-time basis, but flexi options for boys and girls in Year 9 onwards are offered subject to availability.

Younger boarders (Years 9 to 11; ages 13 - 16) share rooms of 2 to 4 pupils so that they can learn to live alongside and support one another; Sixth Formers (Years 12 to 13; ages 16 - 18) have their own single study bedsits. Whilst the accommodation varies between the Houses, each Boarding House has common recreation and social areas, a library, computer room and kitchens for the use of the pupils. All Houses have Skype, wi-fi and internet access; study bedsits have individual internet/intranet terminals.

Each boarding House is under the leadership of a Housemaster or Housemistress who, supported by their deputy, has overall responsibility for each pupil’s pastoral care and welfare. In addition, every pupil is assigned a personal tutor with whom they meet at least twice a week, and very often more than this, to review and support their academic progress, and every House also has a Chaplain, a Matron and an assistant Matron who manage the domestic affairs of the House and also provide further invaluable pastoral support.

House and School Prefects are given supervised duties and responsibilities and act as role models and guides for the younger pupils. The Medical Department provides 24/7 care and support during term time, plus there is a professional counsellor and a network of independent listeners whom the pupils may contact. All pupils have the opportunity to contribute their views on their pastoral life through a School Council, House councils, tutorial meetings and confidential appraisals and surveys.

Most of our pupils live in London and the South East of England but a number come from other parts of the UK. About a quarter of the pupils at Worth are from overseas, most coming from the countries of Western Europe, and a handful from Central America, South America and Asia.

Short stays

Families can choose the schooling experience that best suits their needs – from day pupil places to full boarding (seven nights a week), as well as flexi boarding options to support busy schedules and longer commutes. We also warmly welcome international students for short stays of one or two terms, offering the opportunity to fully experience an English education within our vibrant school community. For more information click here.

Alternatively email admissions@worth.org.uk

For the current weekends and evenings programme for boarders click here.