The Croft Preparatory School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 24 February 2026
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.
Headmaster · Mr M Cook
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 23.93%
- EHC plans
- 1.14%
Mobile phone policy
No mobile phones allowed.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,054 - £19,554
A number of means-tested bursaries available, reviewed annually.
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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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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.