HQ Function

The main campus serves as the primary site for academic instruction, student boarding houses, administrative functions, sports, and co-curricular activities for its students.

Notable Features:

Historic buildings including the Old Quad, School House, Chapel, and Temple Speech Room; The Close, where rugby football originated in 1823; modern science, arts, and sports facilities.

Work Culture:

For staff, Rugby School offers a stimulating and supportive academic environment steeped in tradition, providing opportunities to contribute to a 'whole person' educational philosophy within a historic setting. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration, community, and dedication to student welfare and development.

HQ Significance:

The campus is historically significant as the birthplace of rugby football and as one of England's original nine 'great' public schools. It represents a long heritage of educational excellence and character development.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus, with its blend of historic and modern architecture, dedicated chapel, extensive playing fields, and boarding houses, reflects the school's core values of community, tradition, spiritual life, academic excellence, pastoral care, and innovation.

Location:

Rugby School has expanded its educational footprint internationally through the establishment of sister schools. Rugby School Thailand opened in 2017, followed by Rugby School Japan in 2023. These international campuses uphold Rugby's core values, educational philosophy, and commitment to a 'whole person' approach, delivering a British-style curriculum tailored to their regional contexts. This global network fosters international collaboration, cultural exchange, and extends the Rugby School community worldwide.

Street Address:

Lawrence Sheriff Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5EH

City:

Rugby

State/Province:

Warwickshire

Country:

United Kingdom