News
Readiness for Re-opening
At Padworth, we are planning to re-open, when it is safe to do so. Whilst the situation is continually evolving, we are delighted to share our ‘Readiness for Re-opening’ brochure and supporting ‘Frequently Asked Questions’, which highlight the steps in place to ensure that the health, safety and well-being of all students and staff will…
Students Embark on The Padworth College Home Challenge
Earlier this week, we welcomed students back to the College for the Summer Term, albeit the return was purely online, as we launched the College’s online school, Padworth Online. We are pleased to report that online classes and the supporting tutorials are going well, with students logging in from 25 different countries. In order to…
Coronavirus Update – Launch of Padworth Online
We are excited to announce the launch of ‘Padworth Online’, ahead of the College’s Summer Term, commencing Monday 20 April, 2020. Padworth Online has been developed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, with all schools in the UK required to close in mid-March 2020. Padworth Online is a new kind of school founded on the…
Changes to Public Examinations and Summer Term Curriculum for Years 11 and 13
The College recently hosted a Webinar on Zoom with the parents, guardians and agents of current Year 11 and Year 13 students to outline the changes to this year’s public examinations recently announced by Ofqual. The Webinar also outlined the College’s plans to update the Summer Term Curriculum for these year groups, with a focus…
Padworth College Launches New Partnership with NCUK to Deliver International Foundation Year Programme
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with NCUK to offer NCUK’s International Foundation Year programme from September 2020, with an initial focus on the Business Pathway. Students wishing to study Business will now be able to benefit from the unique tutoring environment at Padworth for this one-year course. NCUK is unique in UK…
Recent Regulatory Compliance Inspection by ISI
We are pleased to publish the report of the Regulatory Compliance Inspection carried out by the Independent Schools Inspectorate from November 28-29, 2018. The report concluded that the College is fully compliant in all respects with the rigorous regulations and standards. This latest inspection builds on our positive inspection outcome from October 2015, which looked…
Padworth College Launches Academic Scholarships for 18 month A Level Programme
We are delighted to announce that Padworth College will be offering Academic Scholarships to exceptional students enrolling on the 18 month A Level Programme starting in January 2019. Further details can be found here: Padworth College Academic Scholarships Overview October 2018
Student Reflections After Teaching at the Willink School
On Friday 12 October 2018 twelve students went to the Willink School to teach 210 Year 7 students an assortment of mini language lessons. Our students taught their native languages: Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and Hindi. Please read our students’ reflections after their teaching sessions: Student Reflections Willink Visit
Early Bird Catches the Worm
Several of our Year 13 students have already sent their UCAS applications over the past few weeks for 2019 university entrance. We are very pleased to report that all of those who have applied have already received offers. Many of the other students are almost ready to press the button and have promised that they…
Board of Trustees of Padworth College agree sale to Inspiring Futures Limited
Board of Trustees of Padworth College agree the sale of Padworth College to Inspiring Futures Limited, the owner of Bishopstrow College, a leading international boarding school offering English language and academic pathway programmes to international students. Announcement Regarding Change of Ownership September 21 2018
