The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College

About The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College

The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College is a foundation school in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,114 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.7 (2025/26). 32.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Warwickshire →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,114 / 1,100 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 March 2023

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

Newbold Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH

Phone

01788542355

Headteacher

Blake Francis

Website

http://www.avonvalleyschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College?

The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College is a foundation school in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College have?

The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College has 1,114 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College's Ofsted rating?

The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023).

How does The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.7 in 2025/26.

Where is The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College?

The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College is located at Newbold Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH.