At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Girls Only
Places per year: 120
Introduction
Rugby High School is a selective academy for girls in Rugby, Warwickshire. Rugby High Schools main aim is to encourage their students to be ambitious, adaptive, cooperative, knowledgeable, and creative, all while striving for excellence in every aspect of life. They hope to prepare their students for anything that life might throw at them, so that they might strive through life with compassion, empathy, responsibility, and resilience.
At Rugby High School the students flourish academically. In 2019, the Progress 8 score for Rugby High School was 0.61, a “Well above average” score. 98% of students taking their GCSEs achieved a 5+ in Maths and English. The Attainment 8 score was 72.6, 23 points above the local average.
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Rugby High School’s Key Information
The key information, such as student intake and contact information, for Rugby High School below is regularly updated.
School Address
Full Address:
Rugby High School, Longrood RoadRugby
Warwickshire
CV22 7RE
Contact Information
Parking in the school
There is some parking within the school as well as on-street parking nearby.
Additional parking off site
Car Park: Alwyn Rd, Bilton, Rugby, CV22 7RD, 0.5 miles from the school.
Additional parking off site
Car Park: Alwyn Rd, Bilton, Rugby, CV22 7RD, 0.5 miles from the school.
Key Information for Rugby High School
PAN for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2008)
Selection Test
Rugby High School’s Key Dates and Application Information
These are the dates relevant to the 11 Plus entry exam and registration for Rugby High School.
Entry Exam Registration Deadline
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Results Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Rugby High School
The following links are for key resources that will help you decide if you want to apply for Rugby High School.
Rugby High School Exam Format
The 11 Plus entry exam for Rugby High School uses GL Assessment papers.
The Rugby High School Entry Exam: Overview
The entry exam for Rugby High School is made up of two GL Assessment papers. Each paper will take approximately 50 minutes, containing questions on Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
2 Papers
50 Minutes Each
Questions on Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
GL 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✖✖ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✖✖ |
Pass Mark
The entry exam will have an Automatic Qualifying Score however this will be determined after the exam has been taken. Within every category places will be awarded to applicants who achieve the higher mark in the entry exam.
Pass Mark
The entry exam will have an Automatic Qualifying Score however this will be determined after the exam has been taken. Within every category places will be awarded to applicants who achieve the higher mark in the entry exam.
Catchment Area
There are 2 priority areas, with Priority Area 1 having a greater priority. Priority Area 1 is defined as East Warwickshire, and is made up of the town of Rugby and the surrounding villages. Priority Area 2 is defined as a circle with a radius of 10 miles centred on Rugby Water Tower and is called the Eastern Priority Circle. Priority Area 1 is contained within Priority Area 2. It is advised that you should follow the link to the Warwickshire County Council website and view the priority area maps, when doing so click on your home address to see what priority areas you are located in.
Up to 50 places will be awarded to applicants living within Priority Area 1.
Additional Eligibility
Applicants who achieve the Automatic Qualifying Score and are eligible for the following will be admitted:
- “Education, Health and Care Plan”
- “Looked After Children” who achieve 15 marks below the Automatic Qualifying Score or higher.
- “Pupil Premium” if they live within either priority area and achieved 15 marks below the Automatic Qualifying Score or higher. There are 20 places available for “Pupil Premium” students.
Rugby High School FAQs
The pass mark for Rugby High School is called the Automatic Qualifying Score and it is not decided until after the exams are taken.
Rugby High School 11 Plus entry exam uses 2 GL papers on Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. These will each take about 50 minutes.
Practice papers for Rugby High School’s 11 Plus entry exam can be purchased online, familiarisation materials will be sent to applicants once the application has been sent.
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