Bilton School
Rugby, CV22 7JT · Warwickshire · secondary school
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36th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.2/10 against 799 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 2 | 35% | 0.08 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.3 · 23 | 30% | 0.70 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.31 · 26 | 25% | 0.66 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.3 · 16 | 10% | 0.16 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bilton School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.31 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,127 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,250. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds? How does the new Ofsted grading framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Bilton School
Overview
Bilton School is described as a "friendly and welcoming school where pupils feel safe," with staff who "care about them and want them to do well." While the personal development programme is praised for being "comprehensive and wide-ranging," the report identifies significant inconsistencies in teaching, attendance, and support for disadvantaged pupils, noting that leaders are addressing these shortcomings with "new energy" but sustained impact is yet to be seen.
Strengths
- The personal development programme is "carefully crafted," helping pupils "broaden pupils' horizons and readies them for life in modern Britain."
- Pupils feel safe and valued, with staff providing "high-quality pastoral care" and taking action if bullying occurs.
- The school offers a "structured and well-sequenced careers programme" and varied enrichment opportunities, including clubs and trips.
- Leaders "lead with integrity and compassion," treating staff with respect and implementing a "comprehensive professional development programme."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the pupil premium strategy is "implemented consistently and evaluated robustly" to effectively support disadvantaged pupils.
- Teaching quality needs to be consistent, with leaders ensuring checks on pupils' knowledge are used to "accurately determine when it is appropriate to revisit previous learning."
- Strategies to improve attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, must have a "sustained impact" to reduce persistent absence.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.6 |
| 2024/25 | 43.4 |
| 2025/26 | 39.3 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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