PrepCo-educationalBoardingISI · Excellent
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Bilton Grange School

Rugby, Warwickshire · CV22 6QU

Pupils

389

Day fees

£30k

Inspection

Excellent

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School website

Bilton Grange is a co-educational day and boarding prep school set across 90 acres of rural Warwickshire countryside, welcoming pupils from age 3 to 13. Now part of the Rugby School group, it combines academic ambition with a distinctive emphasis on childhood adventure, self-discipline, and enterprise. The school has a strong scholarship record (37 scholarships awarded to senior schools in 2024) and modern boarding facilities, positioning itself as a forward-thinking rural preparatory school.

  • Modern, purpose-built boarding house and facilities with state-of-the-art infrastructure
  • Strong Common Entrance results (105 A*/A grades in 2023–24) and proven track record of scholarships to senior schools
  • Rural 90-acre setting offering outdoor adventure and spacious grounds combined with proximity to London (48 mins by train)

Who thrives here

Families seeking a nurturing, childhood-focused environment where academic rigor is balanced with exploration and outdoor adventure; boarders from London and beyond; pupils who thrive in a rural setting with strong pastoral support.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports50th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeing100th pct

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Boarding
Founded1873
Number of pupils389
Day pupils231
Boarders54
Age range3–13
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£29.9k/yr (inc. lunch)
Boarding fees£41.5k/yr (inc. meals)
AssociationsISC
Settingrural
LocationMinibus service available; escorted travel from London offered for boarding pupils.

Contact & visit

Dunchurch

Rugby, Warwickshire

CV22 6QU

www.biltongrange.co.uk
01788810217
Mr Gareth Jones, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Rugby12 min
London Euston48 min

Recent investment

New state-of-the-art boarding house
Rugby School group merger integration and facilities upgrade

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Bilton Grange School?

Day fees at Bilton Grange School are approximately £29,910 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.

How do you get into Bilton Grange School?

Bilton Grange School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

Is Bilton Grange School a boarding school?

Bilton Grange School offers boarding as well as day places.

What is Bilton Grange School's latest inspection rating?

ISI rated Bilton Grange School “Excellent” (2017).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Happy, content children who 'can be children'—emphasis on childhood experience rather than early pressure

Nurturing, supportive environment with mature, measured pupils who are friendly and engaged

Strong academic results combined with pastoral care; children mature emotionally as well as intellectually

Modern facilities and investment, particularly in boarding provision

Common concerns

!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, so independent verification of standards is limited