Rugby Free Primary School
Rugby, CV23 0PD · Warwickshire · primary school
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55th of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 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 4,298 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 5.8/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rugby Free Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Cadbury World, Lunt Roman Fort, Bawdsey Manor, and Tudor World. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 422 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is offered to pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the annual trips organised for parents who need to arrange transport?
What Ofsted said about Rugby Free Primary School
Overview
Rugby Free Primary School continues to be a good school, offering an ambitious and exciting curriculum with high expectations for behaviour and learning. Pupils are described as happy, kind, and polite, benefiting from strong community ties and effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are proud of their school, participating enthusiastically in leadership roles and valuing their voice in improvements.
- The reading curriculum is carefully designed and well-resourced, with adults acting as experts in teaching early reading.
- Staff forge positive relationships with pupils, who trust adults to quickly resolve issues and appreciate their support.
- The school prioritises vocabulary development across all subjects, helping pupils make connections between facts and concepts.
- Personal development is supported through exciting experiences, including learning instruments and debating topical issues.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, such as art, key knowledge is not always identified clearly enough, hindering pupils’ ability to deepen their learning.
- Teachers sometimes do not teach the important knowledge set out in the intended curriculum, meaning work does not always build effectively on prior learning or prepare pupils for future steps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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