Rugby School (CV22 5EH)
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Rugby School,
Rugby, Warwickshire, England, CV22 5EH.
Telephone: 01788 556216
Fax: 01788 556219
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Founded in 1567, it moved in 1750 to an old manor house on the site of the present School House. By the end of the 18th century it was established as a major independent boarding school. Dr Arnold became Head in 1828 and added much to its fame. Substantial growth in the 19th century led to the addition of many of the buildings which give the school its distinctive character. 20th-century development includes the multi-media language laboratory, design centre with a TV/media studio and a theatre. There are also fine gardens, 80 acres of playing fields, plus the amenities of Rugby town on the doorstep. A traditional school, but also warm, friendly and extremely open. It became fully co-educational in 1993 after accepting girls into the sixth form for a number of years. It is a C of E foundation and religious education is compulsory in the Lower School as is some worship (for other faiths too). A large and very well-qualified staff allows a staff:pupil ratio of about 1:9. Academically, it is a high-powered school and examination results are excellent. The music, drama, media and art departments are tremendously strong. All pupils have some involvement in music and virtually everyone is engaged in dramatic presentations at some time or another. It is renowned for its achievements in sports and games of which a great variety is available and with many representatives at county and international level. A large number of clubs and societies (including the Tawney Society, a noted academic society for visiting speakers on political, historical and cultural topics). There is a large voluntary CCF contingent and a considerable commitment to local community services.
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