The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College

Secondary
Local authority maintained
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Newbold Road, Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby, CV21 1EHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College is a secondary school in Rugby for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 5th of 7 secondary schools in Rugby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 March 2023, report published 18 May 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

226 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.4

44.4, 1.7 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths40.3%

40.3%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths64.2%

64.2%, 0.6 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc21.7%

21.7%, 18.8 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.73

3.73, 0.36 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,096 pupils on roll, with places for 1,100

Eligible for free school meals32.7%

32.7%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language25.3%

25.3%, 3.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.6%

17.6%, 2.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.8%

3.8%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Rugby School	1 mile	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 10.8
Lawrence Sheriff School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 75.1
Harris Church of England Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 42.5
Rugby Free Secondary School	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 43.7
Bilton School	2 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 43.4

School details

School type: Foundation school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Blake Francis
Phone: 01788542355
Website: avonvalleyschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Newbold Road, Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby, CV21 1EH
Local authority: Warwickshire
URN: 125764

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.