The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.4
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 215 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,114
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Head
- Mr Blake Francis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Newbold Road, Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRiverside Academy
Primary · Very close
Willow Park School
Independent · 775m away
Northlands Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Oswald's CofE Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Rugby School
Independent · 1.8km away
Oakfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Lawrence Sheriff School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College a selective school?
No. The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College's Ofsted rating?
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College?
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College currently has 1,114 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College take?
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College?
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College is in Rugby, CV21 1EH, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College have a sixth form?
No, The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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