Rugby Free Secondary School
Anderson Avenue, Rugby, CV22 5PEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rugby Free Secondary School is a secondary school in Rugby for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 6th of 7 secondary schools in Rugby. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in April 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 14 April 2026, report published 7 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Post-16 provision
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 April 2026
Pupils enjoy learning at this welcoming and inclusive school. Teachers know pupils' needs and what support they can give them to reduce barriers to learning. They have high expectations of pupils. As a result, most pupils and students in the sixth form, including those who are disadvantaged or those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), progress securely through the curriculum. They achieve well in external examinations. Pupils who attend the school's specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND achieve well from their starting points. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils are respectful to each other. As one pupil commented, reflecting the views of many, 'We all get along.' Students in the sixth form appreciate the school's sense of community. Pupils are safe in school. They know they can talk to many staff members if they have any worries or concerns. The school is calm and orderly as leaders have established clear routines that pupils understand and follow. Bullying is rare, and pupils know that if it does happen, staff will deal with any issues quickly and effectively. Most pupils attend school well. Pupils enjoy the annual cultural day, where the school's diverse cultures are celebrated through various activities. This helps all pupils to feel a sense of belonging to the school. The school provides many enrichment opportunities to develop pupils' talents and interests. Leaders have structured these activities so that all pupils can access them. As a result, many pupils participate in them. Pupils enjoy taking part in the school production, the choir and the rock band. They also enjoy taking part in netball, football, basketball and board games clubs, as well as The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. Pupils also enjoy the annual reward trip to a theme park.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is consistently taught well so that highly effective teaching is embedded in all subjects and key stages.
- Leaders should ensure that their actions to improve attendance are embedded so that attendance for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, continues to improve.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
176 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
81 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,168 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150
Schools near Rugby Free Secondary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Church of England Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.5 |
| Rugby School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 10.8 |
| Lawrence Sheriff School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 75.1 |
| Rugby High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 74.9 |
| Ashlawn School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 50.4 |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- TRIUMPH LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Iain Green
- Phone
- 01788222060
- Address
- Anderson Avenue, Rugby, CV22 5PE
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 142881
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.