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Rugby Free Secondary School

Free schools · Rugby · CV22 5PE

Ages 11–19 · 1,168 pupils · Warwickshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

43.8

Overall absence

10.2%

Admissions demand

1.30 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-14

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.13
−20+2
Attainment 843.8
English & maths grade 5+38%
English & maths grade 4+63%
EBacc entry21%

EBacc APS: 3.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)28.0%
Unauthorised3.8%
Authorised absence
6.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.4%
Enrolments in measure
962

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.30 · Competitive

1st preferences

207

Places offered

162

1st-preference offers

137

Total preferences (any rank)
690
Preferred offers (top 3)
162
Applications from outside LA
50
Offers to outside-LA applicants
8

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

1,168 pupils · 1,150 places

Pupils on roll
1,168
Boys / girls
573 / 595
School capacity
1,150
Capacity fill
1,168 / 1,150 (102%)
Free school meals
25.9%
FSM pupils
234
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: TRIUMPH LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
TRIUMPH LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Iain Green

Location

Address
Anderson Avenue
Postcode
CV22 5PE
Town
Rugby
County
Warwickshire
Local authority
Warwickshire
District
Rugby
Constituency
Rugby
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
26 on roll / 31 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Rugby, Warwickshire, 1,168 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 25.9%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Rugby
53
Secondary schools in Rugby
8
Academies among open schools in Rugby
40% (21)
Open schools in CV22
24
Secondary in CV22
5
Open schools in Warwickshire LA
288
Secondary in Warwickshire LA
37

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RugbyNear CV22

  • Harris Church of England Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Rugby · CV22 6EA · Warwickshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.2
    • P80.2
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence10.1%

    0.4 miles away

  • Lawrence Sheriff School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Rugby · CV21 3AG · Warwickshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att877.1
    • P80.9
    • EM5+99%
    • Absence4.4%

    0.9 miles away

  • Rugby High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Rugby · CV22 7RE · Warwickshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att873.9
    • P80.7
    • EM5+97%
    • Absence5.9%

    1.1 miles away

  • Ashlawn School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Rugby · CV22 5ET · Warwickshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att849.2
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence8.7%

    1.4 miles away

  • Bilton School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Rugby · CV22 7JT · Warwickshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att838.6
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence13.3%

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Iain Green
Telephone
01788222060
Website
https://www.rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk/

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