UK Rank #57
Lawrence Sheriff School
Lawrence Sheriff School, Clifton Road
Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:70.3
Assessment: GL Assessment
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Rugby 2 schools Shared test area
Updated for 2026 admissions cycle
Best Grammar Schools in Rugby
The grammar schools in Rugby form one of Warwickshire's clearest local pairs, giving the town a selective identity more focused than sprawling. Rugby's schools are usually read in relation to the town's own geography and to Warwickshire's other centres rather than as part of a generic county list.
girls' and boys' options Warwickshire 11+ GL Assessment Rugby, Warwickshire Data checked 10 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
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UK Rank #59
Rugby High School
Rugby High School, Longrood Road
Ofsted: GoodGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:70.2
Assessment: GL Assessment
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These schools share one test
The West Midlands guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.
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Rugby overview
Rugby grammar schools at a glance
2 grammar schools sit in Rugby, Warwickshire. The early filters are school type, test route, catchment or distance rules, and the ordinary weekday journey.
Schools 2 schools
Main places Rugby
School mix Boys' and girls'
Tests GL
What stands out
Rugby has one local school cluster, so school type, test route and admissions detail carry more of the comparison than county geography.
School mix and route
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option. The schools here all sit in the West Midlands route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently. Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.
Area shape
What stands out in Rugby
Rugby is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.
Local school cluster
Rugby is a two-school cluster through Lawrence Sheriff School and Rugby High School. Together they provide both boys' and girls' schools.
School mix
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Shared route
The schools here all sit in the West Midlands route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.
Admissions
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Rugby grammar schools mainly concentrated?
Rugby is a compact area. 2 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.
What types of grammar schools are in Rugby?
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Do the schools in Rugby share one test?
The schools here all sit in the West Midlands route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.
Which admissions detail varies most in Rugby?
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.