Is Rugby Free Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 60th of 179 primary schools in Warwickshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Rugby Free Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 63% of pupils at Rugby Free Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Rugby Free Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Rugby Free Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Rugby Free Primary School

Bailey Road, Central Park, Rugby, CV23 0PD

Local ranking60th of 179 primary schools in Warwickshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 September 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 63.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 75.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 422
Boys: 206 (49%)
Girls: 216 (51%)
Capacity: 420 (100% full)
SEND: 27.7%
FSM Eligible: 11.8%
EAL: 21.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 25.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Budget per Pupil: £5,882/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 51.4%
Asian Indian: 14.4%
White Other: 13.0%
Mixed Other: 6.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.1%
Black African: 2.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.7%

51.4%

White British

14.4%

Asian Indian

13.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01788222088

office@rugbyfreeprimary.co.uk

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Bailey Road

Rugby, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 141936
UKPRN: 10053405
Establishment No.: 2038
Trust: TRIUMPH LEARNING TRUST

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