Ages 
A tight knit community, large enough to offer plenty of choice but small enough to keep the family feel. A school fizzing with energy. It will be interesting to see how adding boys to the mix works out. These girls are getting a good all round education including excellent exam results but are also importantly taught that there is more to life than a handful of A*s. Good.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 935 ·
- Sixth form numbers
- 339 ·
- Religion
- None
- Local authority
- Warwickshire Council
Headteacher
Head
Mark Grady
Since September 2019, Mark Grady, previously deputy head. PGCE in English and drama from Warwick, and an MA in acting from East 15. He was an English and drama teacher here before leaving to become head of department at Myton School in Warwick. He
Entrance
All girls have to pass the 11+. Priority given to those who qualify for pupil premiums, lower marks set for these girls, ‘who come out very well at the other end of their school life,’ says the head. Some 50 more pupils (boys and girls) join the
- Admissions policy
- Academically selective state school
- Open days
- Check out website for Open Events
Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)
Exit
About 10-15 per cent leaves at the end of year 11, most to study vocational courses at local colleges, the odd one to local independents. The vast majority to university, about half Russell Group, with one to Oxbridge in 2024, seven medics and four
% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)
What is this?
The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.
Latest results
In 2024, 73 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 38 per cent A*/A at A level (65 per cent A*-B).
GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)
What is this?
This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.
A level - Average points score (2024)
What is this?
These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.
Teaching & learning
Impressive results, but remember the school is highly selective. ‘But it is not an exam factory,’ said one parent. Some per cent of girls take two languages at GCSE; good to see that they are quite popular at A level. Many sixth form girls mentor
- Qualifications taken in 2024
- A level
- EPQ
- GCSE
Learning support & SEN
More than 60 SEN students. Interestingly, school says, ‘we do it well, but could do better, and are always keen to learn from other schools.’ They're mainly referring to emotional SEN needs. One-to-one teaching if necessary, interventions offering
Arts & extracurricular
Music and drama well supported. Parents speak of excellent productions and lots of concerts and recitals. Plenty of music lessons in school. Lots of clubs on offer, many set up, and run, by sixth form girls. DofE to gold, plenty of trips, including
Sport
Thirteen sports on offer, from netball and rugby to gymnastics and pickleball. Students have three PE lessons a week – the emphasis is on providing a wide variety of opportunities. Extensive extracurricular provision is well attended. Clubs are not
Ethos & heritage
On a jammed in site in the middle of a large 1970s residential sprawl on the edge of Rugby. Established in 1903, known as The Arnold High School and then located in the middle of Rugby, it has always been a girls’ school. Relocated to its current
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
Every parent spoke about excellent pastoral care which ties in with the sense of community. ‘They encourage the girls to be independent minded and well rounded.’ Friendship issues dealt with quickly and kindly. ‘They have a clear policy about
Pupils & parents
Parents very supportive and ‘realistic’ says school, also very diverse, ethnically and financially. Virtually all very pro single sex, the odd one wanted a grammar education first and converted to single sex. Most like the size of the school, ‘small
The last word
A tight knit community, large enough to offer plenty of choice but small enough to keep the family feel. A school fizzing with energy. It will be interesting to see how adding boys to the mix works out. These girls are getting a good all round
Inspection reports
Ofsted reports
Full inspection: Good
You can read full reports on the Ofsted website
| Personal development | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form provision | Good |
