The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
Address: Newbold Road, Newbold-on-Avon
Town/City: Rugby
County: Warwickshire
Postcode: CV21 1EH
Telephone Number: 01788 542355
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Blake Francis
Capacity: 1100
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1096 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.7%

Location and administration

URN: 125764
DfE Number: 937/5400
UKPRN: 10017704
UPRN: 100071399702
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Rugby (E07000220)
Constituency: Rugby (E14001453)
Electoral Ward: Newbold and Brownsover (E05008982)

Easting & Northing: 449544E, 276564N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 23' 7.83" N 1° 16' 24.08" W
Plus Code: 9C4W9PPG+6M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Riverside Academy (0.1km)
  2. Willow Park School (0.8km)
  3. Northlands Primary School (1.5km)
  4. St Oswald's CofE Academy (1.6km)
  5. St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School (1.7km)
  6. Rugby School (1.8km)
  7. Oakfield Primary Academy (1.9km)
  8. Lawrence Sheriff School (2.0km)
  9. Boughton Leigh Infant School (2.0km)
  10. Boughton Leigh Junior School (2.0km)
Governors

  • Mr Daniel Ahern - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 June 2029.
  • Mr Sukhraj Barhey - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2028.
  • Mrs Natasha Evans - Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 April 2028.
  • Mr Blake Francis - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Janet Gilbert - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 January 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Jones - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Ms Devenne Kedward - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 June 2029.
  • Ms Belinda Leslie - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 February 2030.
  • Ms Belinda Leslie - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 February 2026.
  • Mr Christian Mba - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 March 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Patton - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 November 2029.
  • Mr David Pearson - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2027.
  • Ms Karen Powell - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 January 2027.
  • Mr Darren Walden - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2027.