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Warwickshire grammar school

Rugby High School

Longrood Road, Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 7RE

Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS

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Who can apply
Girls
Entrance test
Warwickshire 11+ test
Papers by
GL Assessment
Ranking (GCSE)
#57

Rugby High School at a glance

Entrance test
Warwickshire 11+ test
Papers by GL Assessment

For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5

Registration opens
Not confirmed yet
Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
Registration closes
Not confirmed yet
Test day
Not confirmed yet
Results
Not confirmed yet
National Offer Day
1 March 2028

September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6

Results
16 October 2026(passed)
Apply to your council by
31 October 2026
National Offer Day
1 March 2027
Qualifying score
Total of standardised scores (no figure recorded)

Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.

Key dates

For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5

  • Not confirmed yet

    Registration opens

    Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.

  • Not confirmed yet

    Registration closes

  • Not confirmed yet

    Test day

  • Not confirmed yet

    Results

National dates for England

  1. 31 October 2027

    Secondary school application deadlineNext

    Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.

  2. 1 March 2028

    National Offer Day

    Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.

Add these dates to your calendar

The Warwickshire 11+ test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official Warwickshire County Council page(opens in a new tab).

See the typical 11+ timeline

September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6

Test day
12 September 2026(passed)
Results
16 October 2026(passed)
Apply to your council by
31 October 2026
National Offer Day
1 March 2027

Applications are considered, and places offered, for each grammar school based on the total score data of applicants; no single qualifying score is published.

See open days and how to apply

Prepare for Rugby High School

Practice matched to the GL Assessment papers this school's test uses.

GL Assessment paper packs

Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.

Next mock exam

GL mock day — Autumn 2026 (Year 5)

Year 5 GL mock season 2026–27

Dates to be confirmed

Free sample paper

Every child gets a free sample paper in each subject with a free parent account, with a report and an estimated standardised score.

The entrance test

Children applying for Year 7 sit the Warwickshire 11+ test, run by Warwickshire County Council.

Papers by: GL Assessment.

Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean

Our guide to the Warwickshire 11+ test: format, dates and other schools that use it →

Catchment area

Warwickshire area with girls entry

Catchment rules can change each year. The school's admissions policy has the final word.

School results2024/25

RankRanked #57
Ranking (England)
Among English grammar schools, by GCSE Attainment 8
See all rankings
GCSE Attainment 8
74.9 out of 90
99.2% got grade 5+ in English and maths
A level points per entry
40.3(B average)

Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work

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Common questions

Which 11+ test does Rugby High School use?
Children applying for Year 7 at Rugby High School sit the Warwickshire 11+ test, run by Warwickshire County Council.
What format is the Warwickshire 11+ test?
The Warwickshire 11+ test papers are written by GL Assessment. The subjects, timings and question types are set for each test, so check the official familiarisation material for the exact format.
Is Rugby High School for boys or girls?
Rugby High School admits girls into Year 7.
When is the Warwickshire 11+ test for 2027 entry?
The Warwickshire 11+ test for September 2027 entry is on 12 September 2026. Registration closes on 30 June 2026.
What is the pass mark for Rugby High School?
Warwickshire 11+ test adds up several standardised scores, but we don't have a verified total for 2027 entry. Applications are considered, and places offered, for each grammar school based on the total score data of applicants; no single qualifying score is published. A score at this level doesn't guarantee a place: Rugby High School offers places under its own admissions policy.
When are the Warwickshire 11+ test results for 2027 entry?
Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 16 October 2026.
How can my child prepare for the Rugby High School 11+?
The Warwickshire 11+ test papers are written by GL Assessment, so practise with papers in that style under timed conditions. On Academy11+ you'll find GL Assessment mock exams and a free sample paper, with a report on what to work on next.
Where is Rugby High School?
Rugby High School is at Longrood Road, Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 7RE.