The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.7
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
Band 3Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,111
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 27.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- TRIUMPH LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Iain Green
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuest Academy
Free school · Very close
Rokeby Primary School
Primary · Very close
Harris Church of England Academy
Secondary · 638m away
Brooke School
Special school · 802m away
St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 903m away
Oakfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Rugby School
Independent · 1.2km away
Bawnmore Community Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rugby Free Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Rugby Free Secondary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rugby Free Secondary School?
Rugby Free Secondary School currently has 1,111 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rugby Free Secondary School take?
Rugby Free Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rugby Free Secondary School?
Rugby Free Secondary School is in Rugby, CV22 5PE, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rugby Free Secondary School have a sixth form?
Yes, Rugby Free Secondary School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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