Worksop College Preparatory School is a co-educational independent preparatory, day and boarding, school for boys and girls aged 3 to 13. Formerly known as Ranby House School, it was founded by Nathaniel Woodard and is a member of the Woodard Schools. The school is the feeder to Worksop College which is located some 5 miles away. The school currently has around 260 pupils and the Head Master is Mr Christian S J Pritchard MA BA (Hons) QTS.