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Rugby School

Other independent school · Rugby, CV21 3AW

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#123 of 2,536

Better than 95% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages13 to 18
Pupils887
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Gareth Parker-Jones
Local authorityWarwickshire
Opened01 Jan 1913
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 125777.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWarwickshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.10.84846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%66.6%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%49.6%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%17.3%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%62.6%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4140--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWarwickshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.46.4, better than England, better than Warwickshire35.3535
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels45.33, better than England, better than Warwickshire37.435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better36.7%, better than England, better than Warwickshire21%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.18, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study175--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils887
Girls415
Boys472
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.212
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.69.7%
Higher education48.6%
Employment16.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.15.4%
Further education1.1%
Apprenticeship1.1%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Rugby School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Marie's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miSecondaryLawrence Sheriff SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryOakfield Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimarySt Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Requires improvement
0.5 miPrimaryNorthlands Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miSecondaryHarris Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.7 miPrimaryRokeby Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miSecondaryRugby Free Secondary SchoolFree schools
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt Oswald's CofE AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.9 miPrimarySt Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about Rugby School

How does Rugby School rank in England?

Rugby School ranks 123 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 95% of schools).

What are Rugby School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Rugby School was A-, and 36.7% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Rugby School?

Rugby School has 887 pupils aged 13 to 18.

Does Rugby School have a sixth form?

Yes, Rugby School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.