Student Support Year 9

Being in Year 9 at Rugby Free offers an exciting and dynamic experience for students. Your child will find themselves immersed in a vibrant and supportive environment that emphasises both academic achievement and personal development. At this stage, students will be encouraged to explore a new range of subjects by choosing their GCSE options at Easter, enabling them to discover their own passions and interests. The school’s commitment to students will foster resilience, respect and a sense of collaboration among students.

Year 9 provides opportunities for individual growth, with engaging lessons and a supportive network of teachers. Your child will be encouraged to take on new challenges, develop critical thinking skills, and expand their knowledge across various subjects.

At RFSS, Year 9 is a pivotal stage where students can thrive academically and personally, building a solid foundation for their future endeavours.

Meet the Head of Y9 – Miss Woodward

Beth, the Head of Year 9 at Rugby Free, has only recently become a part of the RFSS community, joining in September 2024. She has high expectations of our students which sets them up to be prepared and form good habits. Beth has previously worked in a similar role in a school in Coventry where she has supported pupils across all 5 main school year groups but also as Head of PE so has a good understanding of all aspects of school performance and progress.

Beth is passionate about making a difference to our students lives by preparing them for adult life and her pastoral role enables her to support our students both academically and emotionally which allow them to work towards their future aspirations. Beth is a PE specialist, studying Sport & Exercise science at the University of Chester, so is highly involved in the wider school experience by running a number of sport enrichment clubs including Girls Rugby & Netball. Beth herself plays rugby for Kenilworth RFC who play in the National Championship 1 North League and also enjoys being outdoors hiking & paddleboarding. Beth says these activities help with her own mental health for which she is a huge advocate for physical activity contributing positively to the health & wellbeing of our students.