Worth School is a IB Diploma school in Turners Hill, United Kingdom. Founded in 1951. It serves 655 students for students aged 11–19. Annual tuition ranges from $59,464 to $87,439 USD.
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Location & getting here
Prosperous semi-rural Mid Sussex valley setting with easy Gatwick and London commute access; popular with international families for the leafy countryside feel and transport links.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick | 8 km | ~20 min | LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR |
| London City | 47 km | ~71 min | — |
| Heathrow | 48 km | ~72 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Scholarships and bursaries available for academic, artistic, musical or sporting excellence
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
The inspection found that Worth School meets all relevant Independent School Standards. Strengths include effective governance, well-planned curriculum with good pupil progress, highly effective boarding management, and comprehensive safeguarding arrangements. The school was recommended to strengthen careers education provision for pupils in Years 7 to 10.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Day | — | £59,464 |
| Boarding | — | £87,439 |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (4 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
Worth School is a private, coeducational boarding school in West Sussex, United Kingdom, authorized by the International Baccalaureate since 2002. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme with English as the language of instruction, preparing students for May examinations across a comprehensive range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, languages, and humanities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Why Families Choose
Benedictine ethos and strong pastoral care; outstanding drama and music including a 65-piece orchestra and choir; Duke of Edinburgh's Award centre of excellence; Boarding School of the Year 2024; 500-acre countryside campus alongside Worth Abbey
Fees & Financials
Original currency: £12,451 (day) to £18,283 (boarding) per term (inc. VAT).
Boarding Life
Set in 500 acres of countryside alongside Worth Abbey; strong pastoral care underpinned by Benedictine ethos
Full boarding available for ages 13-18; flexi boarding offered for boys and girls from Year 9 upwards subject to availability
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Roman Catholic
Boarding School of the Year — Independent Schools of the Year awards, October 2024