The Croft Preparatory School
Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, West Midlands · CV37 7RL
Set in Stratford upon Avon, The Croft Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational day school taking children from age two through to eleven. With around 351 pupils on roll, it sits in the smaller size band, which tends to mean familiar faces and a close-knit feel through the early years. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent, with personal development also judged excellent. It is worth noting that the most recent inspection found compliance standards not met, which families will want to explore directly with the school.
351
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£19,554
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 351
- Location
- Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, West Midlands
- Website
- https://www.croftschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01789 293795
Headteacher
Headmaster Mr M Cook
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Teaching & academics
The Croft holds an ISI rating of excellent, the inspectorate's top judgement for quality of education. As a preparatory school it focuses on building strong foundations across the primary years before pupils move on at eleven. Nearly a quarter of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting the school is set up to accommodate a range of learning needs.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 23.93%
- EHC plans
- 1.14%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
No mobile phones allowed.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,054 - £19,554
A number of means-tested bursaries available, reviewed annually.
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 24 February 2026
The last word
A small Christian prep with top marks for both education and personal development, well suited to families wanting an intimate setting for the under-elevens, though the unmet compliance finding deserves a direct conversation.
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The Croft Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Croft Preparatory School located?
The Croft Preparatory School is located at Loxley Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 7RL.
What type of school is The Croft Preparatory School?
The Croft Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend The Croft Preparatory School?
The Croft Preparatory School has approximately 351 pupils on roll.
What is The Croft Preparatory School's inspection rating?
The Croft Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 24 February 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.