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Rugby School

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The Bursary, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3AW

Key Facts

Mr Gareth Parker-Jones Head Master

Co-ed Gender

885 Total Pupils

Town Location

Day & Boarding Type

13 - 18 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

Church of England Religious Ethos

Founded in 1567, Rugby School is the UK’s leading co-educational true full-boarding and day school for pupils aged 13–18. We are a 7 days-a-week school with more than 200 years of House experience and a strong boarding ethos. Rugby, probably more than any other school in the land, focuses on helping our students become ‘whole’ people – people who are multi-faceted in their interests, talents, and ambitions. We recognise that the three strands of academic, co-curricular and pastoral are inherently and inextricably linked. It is the successful combining of these three strands which is at the heart of our “Whole Person Whole Point” ethos. Our academic results are outstanding, with students consistently securing places at the top-ranking universities in the UK, and other students going on to prestigious universities abroad. Additionally, our renowned co-curricular programme offers more than 200 options and more than 28 sports with emphasis on both of excellence and participation. Rugby's principal activity is the education and care of its students. Our primary objective is to develop rounded individuals who are also useful members of the community. All of our assets, income, and expenditure are directed to that purpose.

Campus Size

440 Acres

Fees
Per Term

Day Fees

£12,450 (inc. VAT)

Boarding Fees

£19,640 (inc. VAT)

Pupil Information

Total Pupils

885 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Boys

472 / 53.33%

Girls

397 / 44.86%

With SEN Support

160 / 18.41%

With SEN EHCP

0 / 0.00%

A-Level Performance
2025

Progress Score

0.18
Above Average

These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.

The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.

A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.

Average Result

A-

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

36.70%

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.

Academic Subjects

Core Subjects

Art & Design
Biology
Chemistry
Economics
English Language
English Literature
French
Geography
German
History
Latin
Mathematics
Physics
Religious Studies
Spanish

Specialist Subjects

Ancient Greek
Classical Civilisation
Computer Science
Design Technology
Further Mathematics
Italian
Music
Philosophy
Sports Science

Facilities

Indoor Pool
Squash Court
Tennis
All Weather Pitch
Gym
Theatre
Recording Studio
Combined Cadet Force
SEND Support

Popular Leavers' Destinations

University of Oxford
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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
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University of St Andrews
Harvard University
Yale University
Princeton University
Cornell University
The University of Chicago
Vanderbilt University
McGill University
University of Toronto
The University of British Columbia

Mobile Phone Policy

Approach to mobile phone use at Rugby School

Rugby School has strict rules regarding the use of devices. These rules vary by age: students in Year 9 have very limited access, while those in the Upper School face fewer restrictions but must still follow clear usage guidelines. Younger students hand in their mobile phones to their housemaster or housemistress, and misuse can result in confiscation or a ban on bringing the device into school. Rugby School uses Securly to filter and monitor online activity, helping to protect students while allowing access to valuable educational resources. Students must avoid using mobile devices in public places and around the campus.
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Contact School

Head Master Mr Gareth Parker-Jones

Website www.rugbyschool.co.uk

Telephone (0)1788556216

School Open Days
13+ Boarding Open Day
Saturday 16th May
13+ Day Open Evening
Tuesday 21st April
16+ Open Day
Saturday 13th June

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