Is Rugby Free Secondary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 22nd of 38 secondary schools in Warwickshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Rugby Free Secondary School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Rugby Free Secondary School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 43.5 (England: 46.2). 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

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

Applications for Year 7 places at Rugby Free Secondary School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. 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 2027 (or the next working day).

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Rugby Free Secondary School

Anderson Avenue, Rugby, CV22 5PE

Local ranking22nd of 38 secondary schools in Warwickshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1150

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 14 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 14 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 43.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 34.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 60.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 150

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 87.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Higher education: 77.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 15.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

32.0

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

35.9

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 11.5% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 30.6
16-18 Cohort: 215

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1111
Boys: 573 (49%)
Girls: 595 (51%)
Capacity: 1150 (102% full)
SEND: 26.6%
FSM Eligible: 29.1%
EAL: 25.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.2%
SEN Support: 21.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 78.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,861/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 10.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 28.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 62.8%
White Other: 15.0%
Black African: 4.3%
Asian Indian: 3.7%
Mixed Other: 3.0%
Asian Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%

62.8%

White British

15.0%

White Other

4.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01788222060

info@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

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Anderson Avenue

Rugby, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 142881
UKPRN: 10056985
Establishment No.: 4009
Trust: TRIUMPH LEARNING TRUST

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