Which is the best primary school in Rugby?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Gabriel's CofE Academy ranks first of 26 ranked primary schools in Rugby, with 82% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Rugby ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Rugby?

26 primary schools in Rugby published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Rugby, ranked

The 26 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
St Gabriel's CofE Academy
Free schools

15%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
2
Riverside Academy
Academy sponsor led

13%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
3
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Princethorpe
Voluntary aided school

12%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
4
Oakfield Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
5
Eastlands Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
6
Northlands Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
7
Paddox Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
8
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
9
Barby Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
10
Dunchurch Boughton Church of England Junior Academy
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
11
Cawston Grange Primary School
Academy converter

14%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
12
Rugby Free Primary School
Free schools

13%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
13
Abbots Farm Junior School
Community school

12%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
14
Bilton CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school

7%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
15
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

15%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
16
St Oswald's CofE Academy
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
17
St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

3%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
18
St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
19
Kilsby Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
20
Knightlow CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

9%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
21
The Revel CofE (Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
22
Long Lawford Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
23
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
24
Boughton Leigh Junior School
Community school

2%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
25
Rokeby Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
26
Henry Hinde School
Academy sponsor led

1%

higher standard

35%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Rugby?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Gabriel's CofE Academy ranks first of 26 ranked primary schools in Rugby, with 82% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Rugby ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Rugby?: 26 primary schools in Rugby published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.