About the school
Rugby School says Year 9 is its main entry point at 13+, with routes for boarding, day and scholarship applicants. The 13+ process includes online or Quest tests in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, together with interviews, and for day applicants a group activity.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Gareth Parker-Jones |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Open Days page lists 13+ Boarding on Tuesday 3 October 2026, Saturday 7 November 2026, Saturday 30 January 2027 and Saturday 13 March 2027; and 13+ Day on Tuesday 13 October 2026 and Saturday 6 February 2027.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Rugby School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | The Foundation Award is offered, widening access to a Rugby School education for local children. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | 26 Nov 2026 |
For 2027 entry, the Year 6 Assessment Day was Thursday 2026-11-26. The school says Year 7 candidates will be invited on either 7 or 9 October, and scholarship assessments take place in the Advent and Lent terms of Year 8. Open Days listed include 13+ Boarding on 2026-10-03, 2026-11-07, 2027-01-30 and 2027-03-13, and 13+ Day on 2026-10-13 and 2027-02-06. No 2028-entry test date or registration window is stated.
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