Warwickshire
Rugby School
GCSE results 2026: every Warwickshire school ranked · how England did
Exceptional results, but a place depends on the entrance test rather than where you live — worth a look only if you are planning to sit it.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
The results of the Scholarship Examination will be posted on or before Friday 5 March 2027.
Source · checked 27 October 2026
For both boarding and day entry in Year 12, assessments take place on either Tuesday 3 November or Thursday 5 November 2026.
Source · checked 27 October 2026
For 2027 entry, the Year 6 Assessment Day will take place on Thursday 26 November 2026 . Year 7 candidates will be invited to attend on either 7 or 9 October.
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The Music assessments will take place during the week beginning Monday 25 January 2027.
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Examination date: Tuesday 23 February 2027
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Assessment date: Thursday 4 March 2027
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Assessment date: Friday 5 March 2027
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Fees
Day student: £13,070 per term
Source · checked 27 October 2026
£20,620 £13,070
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Boarding student: £20,620 per term
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£20,620 £13,070
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Bursaries and scholarships
Rugby School has an extensive programme of means-tested financial support for students (for entry at 13 and at 16) whose families may not be in a position to af…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Rugby School offers a range of Scholarship Awards, recognising exceptional ability or promise in Academic, Art, Computing, Design and Technology, Performing Art…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Admissions
In addition, there will be an interview including a review and discussion of the candidate’s portfolio lasting about twenty minutes.
Source · checked 27 October 2026
We host around 10 Open Events each year for our main entry points at 13+ and 16+.
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 140 | 10.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 162 | 10.8 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 0.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 158 | 10.9 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 0.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 152 | 10.7 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 0.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 159 | 10.1 | — | — | — | 0.0% | 0.3 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Warwickshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 125777 |
| Local authority | Warwickshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 13-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Gareth Parker-Jones |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | CV21 3AW |
| Pupils | 869 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
The Bursary, 10 Little Church Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3AW
http://www.rugbyschool.co.uk1788556216| DfE number | 6010 |
| UKPRN | 10005574 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1913 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |