Ashlawn School
Rugby, CV22 5ET · Warwickshire · secondary school
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12th of 37 secondary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 38 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 878 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 55.5 · 74 | 46% | 3.42 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.08 · 44 | 38% | 1.69 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.2 · 71 | 15% | 1.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashlawn School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh, CCF, SLA, and Cut the Cycle – Student Design Competition. Football is available as a sport. Trips include visits to the Curve Theatre, Oxford University, and the NEC Birmingham Careers event.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,564 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,643. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their progress scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for university places?
What Ofsted said about Ashlawn School
Overview
Ashlawn School has undergone "significant improvement" since its previous inspection, with leaders and staff credited for addressing prior weaknesses. The report highlights a "profound shift in the culture of the school," characterised by a strong sense of community and high expectations for behaviour. All key judgement areas are rated as Good, reflecting effective leadership and a positive environment for learning.
Strengths
- A "well-designed curriculum" ensures pupils develop strong knowledge and skills, with most achieving well in examinations.
- Behaviour has improved markedly; lessons are "typically calm and purposeful," and pupils manage themselves well.
- The school has built a "reading community," which is now an area of "real strength."
- Sixth-form students receive "strong guidance" and value their learning, feeling confident about future steps.
- Personal development is strong, supported by a "well-considered programme" of activities and extra-curricular opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not consistently implemented to the same high standard within each subject area, leading to variation in the quality of learning experiences.
- The strategy to support disadvantaged pupils is not having sufficient impact, particularly regarding attendance and outcomes in English and mathematics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.2 |
| 2024/25 | 50.4 |
| 2025/26 | 50.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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