Lawrence Sheriff School

Three teaching assistants primarily support students with EHCPs and those on the SEN register, plus targeted interventions

“The SEN department is supported by three teaching assistants who primarily work with students holding Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and those on the SEN register.”

Page signposts families to Warwickshire's SEND Local Offer covering education, health and social care support for ages 0-25

“Warwickshire’s SEND local offer brings together information about the local services and support available across education, health and social care for families with children and young people aged 0 to 25, who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.”

Pastoral care aims to promote students' personal development, academic success, and overall wellbeing

“Pastoral care at Lawrence Sheriff involves extensive support and guidance for all students”

A large dedicated staff team supports students' social, emotional and mental health needs

“A large team of dedicated staff support students throughout a variety of means to address their social, emotional and mental health needs.”

Students shadow professionals or volunteer in care homes/primary schools; BTEC Engineering students undertake work experience as part of the programme

“Some students may spend a couple of hours one afternoon a week helping out in a care home or a local primary school whilst others manage to secure 2 or 3 days shadowing a professional in a career they are considering for their future.”

Students undertake the Higher Extended Project Qualification, linked to Citizenship strands

“Students will also undertake the Higher Extended Project qualification which encompasses various strands of Citizenship.”

School describes itself as an inclusive environment where every young person can flourish

“Lawrence Sheriff School is an inclusive environment where every young person can flourish.”

The school believes students excel academically when they feel safe and happy

“Lawrence Sheriff believes that students excel academically if they feel both safe and happy.”

Sixth form offers a wide range of AS and A level courses plus two BTEC Level 3 qualifications in Engineering and Art

“We offer a wide range of AS and A level courses as well as two BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering and Art to the prospective sixth formers of Rugby and the surrounding area.”

Most Year 12/13 students study 3 A levels plus an AS EPQ or Financial Studies in Year 12

“Most of the students in Year 12 and 13 will study 3 subjects at A level, plus an AS level Extended Project Qualification or Financial Studies in Year 12.”

Sixth Form Open Evening held at the school from 6-8pm as part of the admissions timeline.

“Sixth Form Open Evening at Lawrence Sheriff School at 6-8pm”

Minimum entry to the sixth form requires eight GCSEs (four at grade 5, four at grade 6 or above), including grade 5+ in English and Maths, plus a genuine interest in chosen A level subjects.

“Eight GCSEs: 4 GCSEs graded at 5 and 4 GCSEs graded at 6 or above”

Majority of sixth form students go to university with a thorough support programme; independent careers guidance offered for those not going to university, focused on apprenticeships and jobs

“We recognise that the majority of the students in the sixth form at Lawrence Sheriff School are keen to go to university and we have a thorough programme in place to support the students through this process. For students who are not considering the university route there is plenty of independent careers guidance, focusing on apprenticeships and finding a job.”

Page headlines the school's Ofsted report with the inspector's description of the school as 'a truly special place'

“This school is a truly special place”

The school publishes downloadable GCSE and A Level exam results documents for multiple years (2021-2025) via its exams page.

“GCSE Exam Results”