Rugby School

Rugby School is an English independent boarding school for pupils aged 13–18 in Rugby, Warwickshire. It was founded in 1567 as a free grammar school for local boys. It is one of the oldest independent schools in Britain.^[1]

Boarder fees per term: 12,266 (GBP)^[2]
Day pupil fees per term: 7,696 (GBP)^[2]

The game of rugby football was invented at the school. The legend of William Webb Ellis and the origin of the game is commemorated by a plaque. The story that Webb Ellis was the first to pick up a football and run with it is a myth.

Rugby School Media

Drawing depicting Lawrence Sheriff.jpg

Lawrence Sheriff, founder of Rugby School
Thomas Arnold by Thomas Phillips.jpg

Thomas Arnold, Headmaster from 1828 to 1841
Rugby School, Rugby match (1) 3.23.jpg

Game of Rugby being played on 'the Close' at Rugby School, where the sport was invented.
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William Webb Ellis plaque
Rugby Fives.jpeg

Phil Bishop playing Dave Fox at Rugby Fives (singles)
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A view of the cricket ground at Rugby School
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Rugby School from the side
Rugby School - ex libris.tif

Ex libris from Rugby School. From BEIC

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