Rugby schools collage

2026 Best Secondary Schools in Rugby Area

Schools in the Rugby built-up area. Rugby secondary schools achieve strong GCSE results, with 48 average Attainment 8 score compared to England's 39, and an impressive 70% of students achieving grades 9-7—well above the national average of 56%. Rugby School and Lawrence Sheriff School lead among state schools, while Rugby High School offers an independent option for families considering private education. with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.5/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). 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 FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Rugby
Key Performance Metrics for Rugby
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Rugby
70%vsEngland
56%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Rugby
48.1vsEngland
39.1
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Rugby
42%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Rugby
4.3vsEngland
4.1
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Rugby
7.5/10vsEngland
7.4/10

Top schools in Rugby

Showing 1-8 of 8 schools

  1. Rugby School

    Rugby Town Centre

  2. Lawrence Sheriff School

    Clifton

  3. Rugby High School

    Brownsover

  4. Ashlawn School

    Hillmorton

  5. The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College

    Newbold-on-Avon

  6. Rugby Free Secondary School

    Brownsover

  7. Harris Church of England Academy

    Overslade

  8. Bilton School

    Bilton