Harris Church of England Academy vs Rugby School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 977 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Church of England Academy
Rugby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
858 students
Rugby School
Rugby · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
887 students
| Measure | Harris Church of England Academy Rugby, West Midlands | Rugby School Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #249 of 493 | #414 of 493 |
| National rank | #2412 of 4,090 | #3532 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 858 | 887 |
| Pupils on roll | 858 | 887 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | 10.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.2% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.7% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.83 | 0.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 46.4 |
| town | Rugby | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.harris.covmat.org | www.rugbyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Harris Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.0 vs 20.1).
- •Rugby School is the larger school with 887 students compared with 858.
- •Harris Church of England Academy is a academy school while Rugby School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harris Church of England Academy better than Rugby School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Church of England Academy ranks higher (41.0 vs 20.1 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 Harris Church of England Academy and Rugby School?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Rugby and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Church of England Academy: 858. Rugby School: 887. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Church of England Academy and Rugby School rank in West Midlands?
Harris Church of England Academy is 249th of 493 and Rugby School is 414th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).