The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 75.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
75.1
31.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
96%
54.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.16
Band 2Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 120 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,201
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.9%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- LAWRENCE SHERIFF SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Teresa Mpofu (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Clifton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRugby School
Independent · 556m away
Northlands Primary School
Primary · 591m away
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Primary · 886m away
St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 982m away
Oakfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Eastlands Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Rokeby Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lawrence Sheriff School a selective school?
Yes. Lawrence Sheriff School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Lawrence Sheriff School's Ofsted rating?
Lawrence Sheriff School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lawrence Sheriff School?
Lawrence Sheriff School currently has 1,201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lawrence Sheriff School take?
Lawrence Sheriff School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lawrence Sheriff School?
Lawrence Sheriff School is in Rugby, CV21 3AG, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lawrence Sheriff School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lawrence Sheriff School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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