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Rugby School Catchment Area

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

Rugby School is an other independent not applicable school in Rugby, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 13-18, with 869 pupils, and a capacity of 905 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

13-18

Age range

869

Pupils

905

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Rugby School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rugby School?

The catchment area for Rugby School is the geographic zone Warwickshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Rugby School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Warwickshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Warwickshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

Find Warwickshire catchment area documents →

Rugby School: 905 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Rugby School has a published admission number of 905 places. 869 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 905, Warwickshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

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 School: School Information

Full address
The Bursary, 10 Little Church Street, Rugby, CV21 3AW
Local authority
Warwickshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
13-18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
125777

Other Not applicable Schools in Rugby

If Rugby School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Rugby are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Warwickshire

Rugby School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Warwickshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Rugby 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 School

What is the catchment area for Rugby School?

The catchment area for Rugby School is the geographic zone Warwickshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Rugby School oversubscribed?

Rugby School is operating close to its capacity of 905 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Rugby School?

Rugby School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Warwickshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Rugby School cover?

Rugby School is a not applicable school in Rugby, Warwickshire, serving pupils aged 13-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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