Bilton Grange School
School summary
A small independent prep school in Rugby, Warwickshire, Bilton Grange educates around 380 boys and girls from ages 4 to 13, with boarding available for those who want it. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of "excellent" for both quality of education and pupils' personal development, and the school met all compliance standards. With roughly 14 pupils per teacher and a notable 21 per cent receiving SEN support, the staffing reflects a focus on individual attention. The school is led by Headmaster Gareth Jones.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 March 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI's "excellent" judgement for the quality of education places Bilton Grange among strongly performing prep schools. The favourable pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 14 allows for close support, and the high proportion of pupils receiving SEN provision suggests a willingness to identify and meet a range of learning needs as children prepare for senior school entry at 13.
Headmaster · Gareth Jones
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span a broad spread of talents, including academic, design technology, computing, music, performing arts, sport, choral and drama awards. This breadth points to a school where the arts, technology and sport all sit alongside academic life, giving children several avenues in which to flourish.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 21.47%
- EHC plans
- 1.05%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £16,281 - £29,037
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £36,660 - £39,510
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Up to six means-tested bursaries per year of up to 100 per cent at year 7 entry
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.