[2] Departing were Nuneaton, promoted to Regional 1 Midlands whilst Newbold on Avon and Towcestrians were relegated.

Departing were Old Northamptonians, promoted to Regional 1 South East while Peterborough Lions and Old Laurentians were relegated.

Leighton Buzzard, 10th the previous season, were level transferred to Regional 2 Thames.

This was the first season following the RFU Adult Competition Review with the league rebranded as Regional 2 Midlands East.

At the end of the 1995–96 season National 5 North was discontinued and Midlands 2 returned to being a tier 6 league.