Is Lawrence Sheriff School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Strong standard and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 3rd of 38 secondary schools in Warwickshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Lawrence Sheriff School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Lawrence Sheriff School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 75.7 (England: 46.2). 96.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Lawrence Sheriff School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Lawrence Sheriff School starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Lawrence Sheriff School

Clifton Road, Rugby, CV21 3AG

Local ranking3rd of 38 secondary schools in Warwickshire

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 75.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 96.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 100.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 149

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 92.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Higher education: 78.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 12.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

40.5

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

40.9

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

220

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 28.5% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 40.8
16-18 Cohort: 449

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1201
Boys: 1072 (89%)
Girls: 128 (11%)
Capacity: 900 (133% full)
SEND: 0.8%
FSM Eligible: 9.2%
EAL: 37.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.4%
SEN Support: 0.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 65.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,351/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 37.2%
Asian Indian: 28.0%
Asian Other: 8.5%
White Other: 7.5%
Black African: 5.0%
Asian Chinese: 3.2%
Asian Pakistani: 3.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%

37.2%

White British

28.0%

Asian Indian

8.5%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01788843700

lss@lawrencesheriffschool.com

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Clifton Road

Rugby, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 141277
UKPRN: 10047140
Establishment No.: 4620
Trust: THE SHERIFF PARTNERSHIP

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