Rugby School, Rugby

In its own words: "We value people who are kind and therefore are predisposed to be inclusive of others. We value academic achievement because clarity of thought and expression is what changes the world. Therefore, unlike most schools, we offer both A levels and IB so the student can select, with help from our staff, the option that best suits their ways of learning."

Coming up: an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 30 January 2027, an open day on Saturday 6 February 2027 and an open day on Saturday 27 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Rugby School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

The nearest other independent schools to Rugby School are Crescent School (1.3 miles) and Bilton Grange School (2.1 miles).

Of the 175 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 49% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 17% into work.

In 2026, 212 pupils (23.9%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Rugby Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lawrence Sheriff Street (jcn), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 297 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88), as is usual near a town centre.