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We are incredibly proud to announce that Worksop College and Ranby House has been named ‘Independent School of the Year for Pupil Wellbeing’ at the 2025 Independent Schools of the Year Awards.
This national recognition celebrates the success of our pioneering Willow Hub Initiative – a school-wide wellbeing programme designed to nurture the holistic health of every member of our community.
At Worksop College, we are passionate about preparing our pupils to engage thoughtfully with the world around them. This term, a new initiative – the Leadership for Change programme – has been launched to encourage pupils to explore issues such as social media, AI, fake news, and the challenges of living in a “post-truth” society.
We sat down with Mr Heeramun, Head of KS3, to find out what inspired the project, how it reflects the College’s values, and why he believes it will help pupils develop the skills they need to become creative, critical, and compassionate leaders of the future.
We live in an age where social media algorithms channel us into echo chambers, where we are shown how to be heard but not taught how to listen, and where AI can give us the answer by skipping the journey. To be curious - genuinely curious - requires more intention than it ever has before, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to instil this in our students. This is why inspiring curiosity and supporting engagement should be central to the mission of any and every school in the country.
This week, our community came together to celebrate a very special milestone – 130 years since Worksop College first opened its doors in 1895.
At the heart of life at Worksop College, our Captains of School play a huge role in representing the values and spirit of our community. For nearly 130 years, the role has been a cornerstone of our tradition, entrusted to pupils who demonstrate exceptional leadership, integrity, and dedication both in and out of the classroom.
This year, we are proud to introduce our newly appointed Captains of School, Lucy and Vrishin, who will be working closely with staff and fellow pupils to champion pupil voice, uphold our traditions, and inspire others to make the most of their time at Worksop College. In this interview, they share their thoughts on leadership, their goals for the year ahead, and what being a Captain of School means to them.
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.
From engineers to future Lionesses, artists, and musicians, Worksop College pupils are celebrating an exciting new chapter as they collect their A Level results. This year’s cohort has once again achieved an impressive spread of top grades, with the proportion of A*-A, A*-B, and A*-C results continuing the record-breaking standards set last year and exceeding national and regional averages.
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).
Pupils at Ranby House have once again impressed judges with their creativity, as a number of entries in this year’s Young Artist Competition, organised by Retford’s Rotary Club, were recognised at the recent awards ceremony.
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, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is more than just a programme - it’s a transformative experience that empowers pupils to challenge themselves, explore new horizons, and build lifelong skills. For Hristiyan, a Year 13 full boarder from Bulgaria, the journey has extraordinary.
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.