Rugby Free Secondary School

About Rugby Free Secondary School

Rugby Free Secondary School is a free school in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,111 pupils on roll. It is part of TRIUMPH LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 July 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 (2025/26). 24.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Warwickshire →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,111 / 1,150 (97%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 July 2021

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE

Phone

01788222060

Head Teacher

Iain Green

Website

https://www.rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rugby Free Secondary School?

Rugby Free Secondary School is a free school in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Rugby Free Secondary School have?

Rugby Free Secondary School has 1,111 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Rugby Free Secondary School's Ofsted rating?

Rugby Free Secondary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 July 2021).

How does Rugby Free Secondary School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Rugby Free Secondary School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 in 2025/26.

Is Rugby Free Secondary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rugby Free Secondary School is part of TRIUMPH LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Rugby Free Secondary School?

Rugby Free Secondary School is located at Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE.