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Rugby School Catchment Area

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

Rugby School is a 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 — 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

Entry to Rugby School is selective — 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.

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 — 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.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rugby School

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.