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  • Bilton School
  • Rugby Free Secondary School
  • Ashlawn School
  • Princethorpe College
  • Rugby High School
  • Lawrence Sheriff School
  • Rugby School
  • The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
  • Harris Church of England Academy
  • Houlton School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Rugby Area

Rugby secondary schools achieve strong GCSE results, with 53 average Attainment 8 score compared to England's 41, and an impressive 73% of students achieving grades 9-7—well above the national average of 54%. Lawrence Sheriff School and Rugby High School lead among state schools, while Princethorpe College offers an independent option for families considering private education. 88% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 86% nationally, families across Hillmorton, Brownsover, New Bilton, and the Town Centre have access to 10 secondary schools. Rugby's central location provides excellent transport links, with direct rail services to London Euston in 51 minutes and proximity to the M1 and M6 motorways. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.

Key Performance Metrics for Rugby
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Rugby73%
vs
England54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Rugby52.6
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Rugby24%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Rugby4.7
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Rugby88%
vs
England86%
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Rugby
73%vsEngland
54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Rugby
52.6vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Rugby
24%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Rugby
4.7vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Rugby
88%vsEngland
86%
Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8RUGBY
#3,447England

Bilton School

Lawford Lane, Rugby, CV22 7JT
Warwickshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,138 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School241 offers / 449 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5RUGBY
#2,568England

Rugby Free Secondary School

Anderson Avenue, Rugby, CV22 5PE
Warwickshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,099 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School173 offers / 826 applications
Subscription: 4.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4RUGBY
#1,116England

Ashlawn School

Ashlawn Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, CV22 5ET
Warwickshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
1,588 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School282 offers / 786 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#3RUGBY
#488England

Princethorpe College

Leamington Road, Princethorpe, Rugby, CV23 9PX
Warwickshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
886 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
Catholic
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2RUGBY
#179England

Rugby High School

Longrood Road, Rugby, CV22 7RE
Warwickshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
935 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School120 offers / 414 applications
Subscription: 3.5xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1RUGBY
#160England

Lawrence Sheriff School

Clifton Road, Rugby, CV21 3AG
Warwickshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,142 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School149 offers / 487 applications
Subscription: 3.3xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#9RUGBY
#4,035England

Rugby School

The Bursary, 10 Little Church Street, Rugby, CV21 3AW
Warwickshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
865 pupils
Mixed
13-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary
#7RUGBY
#3,084England

The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College

Newbold Road, Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby, CV21 1EH
Warwickshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,107 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School215 offers / 546 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#6RUGBY
#2,691England

Harris Church of England Academy

Harris Drive, Overslade Lane, Rugby, CV22 6EA
Warwickshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
860 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School184 offers / 549 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Rugby

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Neighbourhoods in Rugby

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Bilton SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Bilton School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Rugby Free Secondary SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#2Rugby High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
Rugby Free Secondary School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Rugby High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Lawrence Sheriff SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
Lawrence Sheriff School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1
Gender: Boys
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Ashlawn SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Ashlawn School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AHoulton SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Houlton School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Harris Church of England AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Harris Church of England Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Princethorpe CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedCatholicNot inspected by Ofsted
Princethorpe College

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Rugby SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Rugby School

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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