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Rugby Free Secondary School

Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE, Warwickshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.7 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,111
Capacity
1,150
Ages
1119
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.7, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 62% nationally. While 63% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, only 39% reach grade 5, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 73% recommending the school, suggesting a supportive community environment.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 13 July 2021Older inspection ⓘ
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
MetricValuevs UK
Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7.43.7Bottom 38% UK
English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%.63%Bottom 41% UK
English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%.39%Bottom 38% UK
EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%.21%Bottom 24% UK
EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%.11%Bottom 24% UK
Parent View (109 responses)
3.5
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child feels safe
78%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
22% disagree
My child makes good progress
74%
School supports development
74%
My child is happy
73%
I'd recommend this school
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
School keeps me informed
73%
Behaviour is good
73%
School has high expectations
69%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.2%
White Other14.6%
Black African4.2%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.35931, -1.26318 · CV22 5PE

School details
Local authorityWarwickshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN142881
School typeFree schools

Frequently asked questions
What is Rugby Free Secondary School rated by Ofsted?

Rugby Free Secondary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 July 2021.

Is Rugby Free Secondary School a good school?

Rugby Free Secondary School scores 28.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Rugby Free Secondary School?

Based on 109 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rugby Free Secondary School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.

How do pupils perform at Rugby Free Secondary School in GCSEs?

Rugby Free Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.

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