MixedIndependentBoarding

Rugby School

Rugby, Warwickshire, West Midlands · CV22 5EH

Founded in 1567 and famous as the birthplace of the game that bears its name, Rugby School is a Church of England boarding and day school in Warwickshire for pupils aged 13 to 18. With 888 pupils and a notably low pupil-to-teacher ratio of seven, it offers an unusually personal scale of teaching for a school of its standing. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for both education and personal development, and confirmed it met all compliance standards. A sizeable sixth form of 431 sits at the heart of the school, where the IB and EPQ broaden the curriculum alongside A-levels.

888

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£37,350

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 13-18
Pupils: 888
Pupil:teacher ratio: 7
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire, West Midlands
Website: https://www.rugbyschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 01788 556216

Headteacher

Head master Gareth Parker-Jones

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Latest results

GCSE grade 9-7

78%

A-level A*-A

59%

A-level A*-B

87%

Teaching & academics

Results are strong: 78% of GCSE entries reached grades 9 to 7, and at A-level 59% achieved A*-A with 87% at A*-B. The sixth-form picture leans towards sciences, mathematics and the social sciences, with Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics and History all popular choices. Lower down the school, classical and modern languages feature prominently, including Latin, Classical Greek and Chinese. Around 18% of pupils receive some form of SEN support.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 431

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsFurther MathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyHistoryGeographyEconomicsGovernment and Politics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelIBEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 18.41%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicSportMusicArtDramaComputing

Languages

FrenchSpanishChinese

Popular GCSE subjects

LatinComputer StudiesClassical GreekChineseArt & Design

Beyond the classroom

Scholarships span academic work, sport, music, art, drama and computing, reflecting the breadth of opportunity on offer. Languages teaching extends to French, Spanish and Chinese.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1567
Religious character: C of E
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Students must avoid the use of mobile devices in public places and around the campus. Rules concerning access to mobile and other electronic devices differ depending on age from year 9, with very limited access, through to upper school with no restrictions, but responsible use. Younger students hand in their mobiles to their housemaster or housemistress and the penalty for misuse of mobiles can result in confiscation or not allowing them to be brought into school.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £37,350
Boarding fees (per year): £58,920

Arnold Foundation pupils attend on fully funded bursary places

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 29 April 2025

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The last word

A historic, academically serious boarding school with small classes and a wide curriculum. Fees are substantial, though Arnold Foundation places offer fully funded routes in.

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