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Lawrence Sheriff School

Clifton Road, Rugby, CV21 3AG

A selective boys grammar school in Rugby, Warwickshire, serving ages 11-18 with a sixth form and around 1,201 pupils on roll.

Grammar school Boys Academy converter Ages 11-18 Sixth form West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test
2025–2026 GCSE rank ?
UK Rank #54
Year 7 places
150
Competition ?
Moderate (estimated)
Ofsted ?
Outstanding
11+ route
West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test
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Key facts

2025–2026 GCSE rank ?
UK Rank #54
Sector
Grammar school
Admissions
Boys only
Assessment
West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test
Places in Year 7
150
Competition ?
Moderate (estimated)
Catchment
You can apply from any area, but living in the published local area gives priority for some or all places.
Ofsted ?
Outstanding

Overview

Lawrence Sheriff School is an 11-18 selective boys' grammar school in Rugby, with about 1,201 pupils and a sixth form that admits girls. The values page opens with the idea of being a happy school, then connects high expectation, mutual respect and success to the day-to-day culture. The school is also home to the Coventry and Warwickshire Teaching School Hub, giving it a wider professional role beyond its own pupils.

Academically, LSS presents a grammar-school curriculum supported by a wider curriculum, vertical tutoring, house system, student council, eco-committee, school newspaper, chess, sport and a strong sixth-form pathway. The sixth form offers a wide range of AS and A level courses, plus BTEC Level 3 options in engineering and art, and the school says around 40% of sixth formers join from other local schools.

The sixth-form facilities are specific and useful: a purpose-built centre with common room, quiet study room and cafeteria, classrooms and computer rooms above, plus access to the Learning Resources Centre, library and drop-in computer room. Sixth formers are expected to act as role models in the wider school, particularly through the vertical tutoring system.

Year 7 entry has 150 places and uses the West Midlands Grammar Schools entrance test. The two papers last about an hour each and are weighted 50% English and verbal reasoning, 25% non-verbal reasoning and 25% mathematics. Allocation then combines score thresholds with the Eastern Area of Warwickshire, Rugby Priority Circle, Pupil Premium, Service Premium and staff categories. Published measures include Ofsted Outstanding, +0.89 Progress 8, 98% grade 5+ in English and maths and 28.5% AAB or better at A level.

Key points
Assessment route
West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test: 2 papers, covering English, Maths, Verbal reasoning and Non-verbal reasoning.
Places and demand
150 places in Year 7 and Moderate (estimated)
Catchment
You can apply from any area, but living in the published local area gives priority for some or all places.
Results
96.6% grade 5+ in English and maths and 75.7 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 28.5% AAB or better and 71.8% in higher education.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2025/26 KS4 measures compared with Warwickshire and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Lawrence Sheriff School, Warwickshire, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M
Attainment 8
75.7
Grade 5+ English and maths
96.6%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Warwickshire and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Lawrence Sheriff School, Warwickshire, and England. 100 80 60 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26

Destinations

Latest 2024/25 Year 11 destination mix compared with Warwickshire and England.

Education Apprenticeships Employment Other / unknown
Destinations stacked bar comparison Year 11 destinations for Lawrence Sheriff School, Warwickshire, and England across education, apprenticeships, employment, and other or unknown destinations. 0 50 100 School Local auth. England

School details
Sector
Grammar school
School type
Academy converter
Application
Local authority CAF
Gender
Boys only
Age range
11-18
Headmaster
Mrs Teresa Mpofu
Pupil roll
1,200 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
Trust
Lawrence Sheriff School Academy Trust
FSM ?
9.8%
EAL ?
34.9%
EHCP ?
0.4%

Extracurriculars

Chess club Sport

School statistics

Ethnicity

Pupil ethnicity

Whole-school roll of 1,200 pupils; 1,183 had a recorded ethnic group.

White 40.9% Asian 45.9% Mixed 5.4% Black 5.8% Other 0.7% Unclassified 1.4%

Location and contact

Address

Address
Clifton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire
Postcode
CV21 3AG
Area
Warwickshire
Exam area
Warwickshire 11+

School leadership

Headmaster
Mrs Teresa Mpofu

School contact

School email
contact@lawrencesheriffschool.com
School phone
01788843700

Admissions contact

Admissions team
School office
Admissions email
lss@lawrencesheriffschool.com
Admissions phone
01788843700
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Admissions

Residence and moving rules

2027 entry

For local priority

Live in the area and provide address evidence
23:59

Applies to: Applicants claiming priority-area residence.

Policy wording, evidence and exceptions

Address for local priority

Evidence confirming priority-area residence must be provided by 23:59 on 31 December 2026. An application without the correct evidence by the deadline is treated as late. A family moving before this cut-off must have the child living at the new address by the deadline and provide the required proof; later moves are considered after National Offer Day.

Evidence required
  • The home-address documents requested by Warwickshire Admissions
Official admissions policy

Checked

Year 7 places
150 places
Applications listed
471 applications (2026 entry)
First preferences
319 first preferences (2026 entry)
Competition ?
Moderate (estimated)
Catchment
You can apply from any area, but living in the published local area gives priority for some or all places.
Pass mark note
The Automatic Qualifying Score and minimum academic standard are set for the year of entry; some priority categories can qualify up to 20 marks below the AQS or at the minimum waiting-list academic standard.

The allocation route combines academic score thresholds with the Eastern Area of Warwickshire, the Rugby Priority Circle, Pupil Premium, Service Premium and staff categories.

Priority categories use the Eastern Area of Warwickshire and a 10.004-mile Priority Circle centred on Rugby Water Tower. Residence evidence must be supplied by the published deadline.

Oversubscription and eligibility

  1. 1

    Looked after and previously looked-after children

    Priority applies where the AQS, up to 20 below AQS, or the minimum academic standard is met as defined in the policy.

  2. 2

    Pupil Premium in catchment

    Up to 30 places for Pupil Premium applicants living in the Eastern Area of Warwickshire or Priority Circle.

  3. 3

    Service Premium in catchment

    Up to 5 places for Service Premium applicants living in the Eastern Area of Warwickshire or Priority Circle.

  4. 4

    Children of staff

    Eligible children of qualifying staff who meet the Automatic Qualifying Score.

  5. 5

    Eastern Area

    Applicants living in the Eastern Area who achieve the Automatic Qualifying Score.

  6. 6

    Priority Circle

    Applicants living in the Priority Circle who achieve the Automatic Qualifying Score.

Admissions policy

Admissions policy 2027 entry

2027 entry

Exam and test format
September 2027 entry

Two multiple-choice papers with individually timed sections.

Test provider
GL Assessment
Format
Multiple choice
Scores
Age-standardised

Papers and timings

  • Paper 1 Multiple choice
    Approx. 50–60 min Includes instructions and examples.
  • Paper 2 Multiple choice
    Approx. 50–60 min Includes instructions and examples.

What the test includes

  • EnglishComprehension.
  • Maths
  • Verbal reasoning
  • Non-verbal and spatial reasoning
Official test guidance

Official exam resources

Past papers and practice materials

No released past entrance-test papers are currently verified here. The resources below are labelled by type.

West Midlands test guide

Application

Key dates

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  1. Registration opens

    7 May 2026

    Past

  2. Registration closes

    30 June 2026, 4pm

    Past

  3. Main entrance-test sessions

    12 or 13 September 2026

    Candidates are allocated one session.

  4. Results issued

    16 October 2026

    Past

    Results are available on the Warwickshire Parent Portal.

  5. CAF deadline

    31 October 2026

    Past

  6. Residence evidence deadline

    31 December 2026, 23:59

  7. National offer day

    1 March 2027

  8. Residence start date

    31 December 2026, 23:59

How to apply

  1. 1

    Read the admissions policy

    Check the 2027 policy for AQS, catchment, Pupil Premium and Service Premium rules.

    Open policy
  2. 2

    Register for the entrance test

    Register through the Warwickshire/West Midlands route by 4pm on 30 June 2026.

  3. 3

    Sit the entrance test

    Main test sessions are on 12 and 13 September 2026.

  4. 4

    Submit the CAF

    Name the school on the home local authority CAF by 31 October 2026.

Official admissions documents

Admissions policy

Admissions policy 2027 entry

2027 entry

Results

Inspection
View report
Outstanding

Latest inspection: 30 March 2022

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

Quick summary

  • Overall effectiveness: Rated Outstanding overall, Lawrence Sheriff is described as a special school where pupils flourish academically and personally. The report highlights deep knowledge, curiosity, resilience, exemplary behaviour, strong wellbeing work and an enrichment programme that extends beyond academics.
  • Quality of education: Leaders have developed a comprehensive, thought-provoking curriculum with carefully chosen knowledge sequences. Pupils remember more because learning builds securely, and in modern languages older pupils speak confidently, translate texts with ease and develop enthusiasm for the subject.
  • Behaviour and attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. In lessons they focus closely, use time well and show a palpable passion for learning, while positive relationships and mutual respect help pupils feel safe and supported.
  • Personal development: The enrichment programme supports both intellectual curiosity and social responsibility, with examples including debating, historic literature, medical science and animal care clubs. Pupils develop as reflective, resilient young people as well as successful learners.
  • Leadership and management: Leaders and governors share high ambition for pupils and pay close attention to safety and wellbeing. Staff are trained to identify risk, leaders follow concerns through, and local agency knowledge informs the safety curriculum.
  • Sixth form provision: Sixth-form provision sits within the same outstanding culture of ambition and careful teaching. Teachers methodically check students' understanding, adapt when gaps appear and make sure pupils with SEND can access demanding work.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which entrance tests does Lawrence Sheriff School use?

For September 2027 entry, Lawrence Sheriff School uses West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test. Check the named test and any alternative or later-stage requirements in the admissions policy.

How do I apply to Lawrence Sheriff School?

1. Read the admissions policy: Check the 2027 policy for AQS, catchment, Pupil Premium and Service Premium rules. 2. Register for the entrance test: Register through the Warwickshire/West Midlands route by 4pm on 30 June 2026. 3. Sit the entrance test: Main test sessions are on 12 and 13 September 2026. 4. Submit the CAF: Name the school on the home local authority CAF by 31 October 2026.

When are the key dates for Lawrence Sheriff School?

Registration opens: 7 May 2026. Registration closes: 30 June 2026, 4pm. Main entrance-test sessions: 12 or 13 September 2026. Results issued: 16 October 2026. CAF deadline: 31 October 2026. Residence evidence deadline: 31 December 2026, 23:59. National offer day: 1 March 2027. Residence start date: 31 December 2026, 23:59

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Lawrence Sheriff School?

Lawrence Sheriff School is currently rated Outstanding following the latest published inspection dated 30 March 2022.