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.

Boarder fees per term: 12,266 (GBP)
Day pupil fees per term: 7,696 (GBP)

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.

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Category:1560s establishments in England
Category:1567 establishments
Category:Schools in England
Category:Warwickshire
Category:British public schools