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Rugby Free Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Rugby Free Primary School is a free s primary school in Rugby, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 422 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

422

Pupils

420

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Rugby Free Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rugby Free Primary School?

The catchment area for Rugby Free Primary School is the geographic zone Warwickshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Rugby Free Primary School is set by Warwickshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 422 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Warwickshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Warwickshire catchment area documents →

Rugby Free Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit

Rugby Free Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 422 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Warwickshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Rugby.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Warwickshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Warwickshire Council school admissions (official) →

Rugby Free Primary School: School Information

Full address
Bailey Road, Central Park, Rugby, CV23 0PD
Local authority
Warwickshire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
11.8% of pupils
DfE URN
141936

Other Primary Schools in Rugby

If Rugby Free Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rugby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Rugby Free Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Rugby Free Primary School

What is the catchment area for Rugby Free Primary School?

The catchment area for Rugby Free Primary School is the geographic zone Warwickshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Rugby Free Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Rugby Free Primary School currently has 422 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Rugby Free Primary School?

Admission to Rugby Free Primary School is managed by Warwickshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Rugby Free Primary School cover?

Rugby Free Primary School is a primary school in Rugby, Warwickshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Rugby Free Primary School?

Rugby Free Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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