Best 3 Secondary schools in Rugby – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Lawrence Sheriff School (Secondary) in Rugby; Houlton School (Secondary) in RUGBY; The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College (Secondary) in Rugby — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Lawrence Sheriff School, Houlton School and The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College. They are secondary phase and academy converter, free schools and foundation school type located around Rugby, Warwickshire and RUGBY, Warwickshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Lawrence Sheriff School), published May 2022. The lowest is 2 (Houlton School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Houlton School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 3,050, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–30–35%; all within the Transforming Lives Educational Trust trust.

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Attribute	Lawrence Sheriff School CV21 3AG	Houlton School CV23 1ED	The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College CV21 1EH
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Foundation school
Location	Rugby Warwickshire CV21 3AG	RUGBY Warwickshire CV23 1ED	Rugby Warwickshire CV21 1EH
Latest Ofsted	1 23 May 2022	2 17 Apr 2024	2 18 May 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	900	1100	1100
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Warwickshire (937)	Transforming Lives Educational Trust	Warwickshire (937)
Website	www.lawrencesheriffschool.net	www.houltonschool.org.uk	www.avonvalleyschool.org
Telephone	01788843700	01788593300	01788542355
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Lawrence Sheriff School

CV21 3AG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3AG
Ofsted: 1 23 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Warwickshire (937)
Website: www.lawrencesheriffschool.net
Telephone: 01788843700

Houlton School

CV23 1ED

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: RUGBY
Warwickshire
CV23 1ED
Ofsted: 2 17 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Transforming Lives Educational Trust
Website: www.houltonschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01788593300

The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College

CV21 1EH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 1EH
Ofsted: 2 18 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Warwickshire (937)
Website: www.avonvalleyschool.org
Telephone: 01788542355

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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