Rugby High School
Rugby, Warwickshire, West Midlands · CV22 7RE
A selective girls' grammar in Rugby, Warwickshire, Rugby High School draws academically able pupils from across the wider area through the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium. With 929 girls on a roll built for around 900, it runs slightly over capacity, a sign of sustained demand. Ofsted rated it Good overall in its most recent inspection, singling out behaviour as Outstanding. A notably diverse community sits behind the figures, with over 40% of pupils speaking English as an additional language.
929
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
120
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 929
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.9
- Location
- Rugby, Warwickshire, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.rugbyhighschool.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- West Midlands Grammar School Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 120
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
5 May 2026
Registration closesNext
26 June 2026
Exam date
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
74.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results are strong and consistent: an Attainment 8 score of 74.9 sits well above the national average of 46.9, and 99% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.9 and a sixth form rated Good, the school sustains high outcomes across the age range. These figures reflect both selective entry at 11 and the academic culture that follows.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 4.2%
- EHC plans
- 0.11%
- English as additional language
- 41.2%
- Free school meals
- 8.4%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 15 November 2022
The last word
A high-performing girls' grammar where excellent results meet genuinely diverse intake. Families confident their daughter will thrive in a demanding, selective setting will find plenty to like.
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Rugby High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Rugby High School located?
Rugby High School is located at Longrood Road, Rugby, CV22 7RE.
What type of school is Rugby High School?
Rugby High School is a state grammar school in West Midlands.
What subjects does Rugby High School test in the 11+?
Rugby High School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Rugby High School use for the 11+?
Rugby High School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Rugby High School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Rugby High School 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Rugby High School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 5 May 2026, registration closes on 26 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Rugby High School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Rugby High School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Rugby High School belong to?
Rugby High School is part of the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does Rugby High School offer?
Rugby High School has a published admission number of 120 places.
How many pupils attend Rugby High School?
Rugby High School has approximately 929 pupils on roll.
What is Rugby High School's Ofsted rating?
Rugby High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 15 November 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.