The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 74.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a girls-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
74.9
31.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
99%
57.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 118 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 929
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.4%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Grady (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Longrood Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7RE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBilton CofE Junior School
Primary · 308m away
Bawnmore Community Infant School
Primary · 444m away
Crescent School
Independent · 703m away
Bilton Infant School
Primary · 709m away
Brooke School
Special school · 1.3km away
Bilton School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Bilton Grange School
Independent · 1.3km away
Henry Hinde Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rugby High School a selective school?
Yes. Rugby High 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 Rugby High School's Ofsted rating?
Rugby High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rugby High School?
Rugby High School currently has 929 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rugby High School take?
Rugby High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rugby High School?
Rugby High School is in Rugby, CV22 7RE, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rugby High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Rugby High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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