09/03/2026
We are pleased to announce that Beaudesert Park School will be joining the historic Rugby School Group from 1 July 2026.
Rugby School is a co-educational day and boarding senior school in the town of Rugby in Warwickshire, established in 1567, with 890 students. Gareth Parker-Jones has been Rugby’s Head Master since 2020. Its values, culture and commitment to developing the whole child align closely with ours at Beaudesert Park School.
This new chapter will strengthen both schools. Beaudesert will maintain its distinctive identity and autonomy, while benefiting from a seven‑figure investment in its site, facilities and infrastructure. Children will enjoy new academic and co-curricular opportunities, supported by close collaboration between our staff teams across teaching, pastoral care, sport, and the creative and performing arts.
Chris Searson, Headmaster of Beaudesert Park School, said:
“I am excited by all that this partnership with Rugby will bring to children, staff and families at Beaudesert, offering further strength and confidence as we look forward to a very bright future, and allowing Beaudesert to preserve everything that makes us such a special school for our whole community. I am delighted that Rugby shares our values and supports our ethos and purposes.”
For more information on the partnership, please visit: https://beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk/news-and-calendar/news/beaudesert-park-school-to-join-rugby-school-group/
