Rugby, Warwickshire

Rugby is a market town in the county of Warwickshire in central England on the River Avon. Rugby has a population of 62,790 (2002 estimate). The larger borough of Rugby has a population of 89,240.

Education

As well as the famous Rugby School, Rugby is home to the Lawrence Sheriff School for boys, one of the few remaining public grammar schools in England. Lawrence Sheriff School has recently gained a specialist status in mathematics and computing. There is also the Rugby High School for girls, in Bilton, and several comprehensive schools, including the Ashlawn School, Avon Valley School and the Harris School. State education in Rugby is run by Warwickshire county council. Rugby is home to a college, which is now a part of the Warwickshire Colleges.

Related Topics:
Lawrence Sheriff School - Rugby High School - Comprehensive school - Ashlawn School - Avon Valley School - Harris School - Warwickshire - County council - College - Warwickshire College

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