SecondaryData as of May 2026

Rugby Free Secondary School

Anderson Avenue, Rugby, CV22 5PE

A Good-rated secondary school in Rugby.

Free schools

Pupils

1,111

Ages

11-19

FSM

27.2%

Attainment 8

43.7

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2021

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

43.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

15.7%

Basics 9-5

39.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

21.0%

EBacc APS

3.79

EBacc 9-5

6.3%

EBacc 9-4

11.4%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

31.98

A*-A Grades

15.2%

A*-B Grades

35.8%

AAB+ %

11.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 115 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Rugby Free Secondary School

Rugby Free Secondary School is a secondary school in Rugby, Warwickshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 109 responses), 73% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.7. The school has around 1,111 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Anderson Avenue, Rugby, CV22 5PE | More schools in Warwickshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Rugby Free Secondary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2021 — Good
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Dec 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
May 2019 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Rugby Free Secondary School

What is Rugby Free Secondary School's Ofsted rating?

Rugby Free Secondary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What do parents say about Rugby Free Secondary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 109 responses): 73% of parents would recommend Rugby Free Secondary School.

What are Rugby Free Secondary School's latest exam results?

Rugby Free Secondary School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Rugby Free Secondary School located?

Rugby Free Secondary School is a secondary school in Rugby, Warwickshire (CV22 5PE).

How many pupils attend Rugby Free Secondary School?

Rugby Free Secondary School has around 1,111 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Rugby Free Secondary School with other schools?

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