Lawrence Sheriff School
School summary
A selective boys' grammar school in Rugby, Lawrence Sheriff carries an Ofsted judgement of Outstanding across every area inspected, from quality of education to sixth form. Its academic record is among the strongest a state school can show, and demand is clear from the numbers: roughly 1,201 pupils are on roll against a stated capacity of 900, so the school operates well beyond its nominal size. A notably diverse intake includes more than a third of pupils who speak English as an additional language. With 150 places at 11, competition for entry is considerable.
How hard is it to get in?
Highly competitive · 4 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Applications far outnumber the 150 Year 7 places each September, so exam performance matters more here than at most selective schools.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
75.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
96%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 29 March 2022
Teaching & academics
The results speak plainly. An average Attainment 8 score of 75.1 sits far above the national average of 46.9, and 96% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 18.4 is typical for the sector. This is a school built for academically able boys who will thrive in a rigorous environment through to a high-performing sixth form.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0.42%
- EHC plans
- 0.42%
- English as additional language
- 37.2%
- Free school meals
- 8.9%
Schools nearby
Rugby High School
Rugby, West Midlands
King Edward VI School
Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands
Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Birmingham, West Midlands
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Lawrence Sheriff School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.