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Rugby Free Secondary School

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Rugby Free Secondary School

Anderson Avenue, Rugby, CV22 5PE

Free schools · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jul 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.846.4
2023/2443.846.4
2024/2543.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.220.00
2023/24+0.130.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 115 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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0.8 km away · Academy special converter
Good
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1.23 km away · Other independent school
Lawrence Sheriff School
1.44 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. Jul 2021 — Good
  2. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Dec 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  4. 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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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