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Bilton School

Lawford Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7JT

Good

Inspected 6 July 2021

Good
Ofsted
39.3
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,165
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Bilton School

Bilton School is an academy sponsor led in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,165 pupils on roll. It is part of STOWE VALLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 July 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.3 (2025/26). 29.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Warwickshire →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,165 / 1,250 (93%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None
Last Ofsted Inspection
6 July 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

29.4%
Free school meals
18.1%
EAL
3%
SEN support
14.6%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

39.3
Attainment 8
175 pupils
34.3%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
57.7%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-
A-level average grade
14 students
7.1%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
75%
To higher education
4%
To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

88%
Sustained destination
82%
Stayed in education
3%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

12.7%
Overall absence
34.3%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

68
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +6.2 vs 2023/24
18.8
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24
10.01
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.9 vs 2023/24
£47,949
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 14% on leadership pay
↓ −£538 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
↓ -2 vs 2023/24
9.8
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,230
Spend per pupil
£7,915
Income per pupil
58%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Lawford Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7JT
Phone
01788840600
Head Teacher
Jayne Delves

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bilton School?
Bilton School is an academy sponsor led in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Bilton School have?
Bilton School has 1,165 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bilton School's Ofsted rating?
Bilton School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 July 2021).
How does Bilton School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Bilton School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.3 in 2025/26.
Is Bilton School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Bilton School is part of STOWE VALLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Bilton School?
Bilton School is located at Lawford Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7JT.

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