The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.4
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.40
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,165
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 29.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- STOWE VALLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Jayne Delves
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lawford Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHenry Hinde Infant School
Primary · 382m away
Cawston Grange Primary School
Primary · 411m away
Bilton Infant School
Primary · 565m away
Henry Hinde Junior School
Primary · 684m away
Crescent School
Independent · 822m away
Rugby High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Bawnmore Community Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Oswald's CofE Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bilton School's Ofsted rating?
Bilton School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bilton School?
Bilton School currently has 1,165 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bilton School take?
Bilton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bilton School?
Bilton School is in Rugby, CV22 7JT, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bilton School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bilton School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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