Rugby School
The School's principal activity is the education and pastoral care of its pupils.The provision of a broad liberal Christian education at a boarding and day school at Rugby School for children from Rugby and neighbourhood and elsewhere, and by ancillary or incidental activities and other associated activities for the benefit of the community.
Activities & Mission
The School's principal activity is the education and pastoral care of its pupils.The provision of a broad liberal Christian education at a boarding and day school at Rugby School for children from Rugby and neighbourhood and elsewhere, and by ancillary or incidental activities and other associated activities for the benefit of the community.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £56,986,000 | £63,565,000 | £55,263,000 | £222,746,000 | £67,341,000 | 774 / 10 |
| 2024 | £54,512,000 | £59,377,000 | £53,341,000 | £226,345,000 | £69,296,000 | 791 / 10 |
| 2023 | £50,742,000 | £53,159,000 | £48,409,000 | £223,347,000 | £69,257,000 | 760 / 15 |
| 2022 | £45,117,000 | £46,182,000 | £41,783,000 | £235,573,000 | £69,064,000 | 703 / 15 |
| 2021 | £41,030,000 | £41,962,000 | £38,824,000 | £227,664,000 | £70,130,000 | 684 / 14 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Rugby School
What does Rugby School do?
The School's principal activity is the education and pastoral care of its pupils.The provision of a broad liberal Christian education at a boarding and day school at Rugby School for children from Rugby and neighbourhood and elsewhere, and by ancillary or incidental activities and other associated activities for the benefit of the community.
How much income did Rugby School report in 2025?
Rugby School reported total income of £56.99m and reported expenditure of £63.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Rugby School?
Rugby School has a program ratio of 96.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Rugby School registered as a charity?
Rugby School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 January 1971 as charity number 528752. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs Rugby School?
Rugby School is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas Patrick Bacon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rugby School operate?
Rugby School operates in Warwickshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Rugby School a registered charity?
Yes — Rugby School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 528752.
Details
10 Little Church Street
Rugby
CV21 3AW
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