The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
Foundation school in Rugby, Warwickshire.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Foundation school |
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1096 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1100 |
| Free school meals | 32.70% |
| Local authority | Warwickshire |
| Address | Newbold Road, Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.avonvalleyschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01788542355 |
| URN | 125764 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 21 March 2023, published 18 May 2023:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Nearby schools
- Lawrence Sheriff School (secondary school, about 2.0 km)
- Harris Church of England Academy (secondary school, about 2.5 km)
- Rugby Free Secondary School (secondary school, about 2.9 km)
- Bilton School (secondary school, about 3.0 km)
- Rugby High School (secondary school, about 3.7 km)
- Ashlawn School (secondary school, about 4.2 km)
- Houlton School (secondary school, about 6.1 km)
- Lutterworth High School (secondary school, about 8.7 km)
Browse: Secondary schools in Warwickshire
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