Bilton School vs Rugby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bilton School
Rugby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,127 students
Rugby High School
Rugby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
927 students
| Measure | Bilton School Rugby, West Midlands | Rugby High School Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #257 of 493 | #6 of 493 |
| National rank | #2457 of 4,090 | #88 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,127 | 927 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,127 | 927 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 103% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | 74.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.2% | 99.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.1% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 3.48 | 7.16 |
| A level points per entry | 26.6 | 40.3 |
| town | Rugby | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.biltonschool.co.uk/ | www.rugbyhighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rugby High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.8 vs 40.0).
- •Bilton School is the larger school with 1,127 students compared with 927.
- •Bilton School is co-educational and Rugby High School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bilton School better than Rugby High School?
On the Success Index (England), Rugby High School ranks higher (95.8 vs 40.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bilton School and Rugby High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rugby and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bilton School: 1,127. Rugby High School: 927. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bilton School and Rugby High School rank in West Midlands?
Bilton School is 257th of 493 and Rugby High School is 6th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).