Crescent School, Rugby
Crescent School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Rugby. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Crescent School in detail
Crescent School in its own words
In its own words: "Originally founded in 1948 (having informally started in 1946) as a school for the children of Rugby School masters, it was housed in Rugby School buildings."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 13 March 2027 at 10am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Warwickshire
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Crescent School are Bilton Grange School (1.2 miles); and Rugby School (1.3 miles, selective).
Who goes there
In 2026, 48 pupils (24.6%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Rugby Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Longrood Road (adjacent), 360 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
3 December 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
28 September 2021
Regulatory Compliance
21 June 2017
Standard
1 January 2011
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£13,345 to £14,599
depending on year group
| Reception Class | £13,345 a year |
| Years 1 and 2 per term | £13,842 a year |
| Years 3 to 6 per term | £14,599 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Rugby - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Crescent School
About Us
1 Sep 2026
Admissions
1 Sep 2026
School Life
9 Aug 2023
News & Events
8 Feb 2021
Contact Us
17 Mar 2019
From Crescent School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Crescent School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 10 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
195 pupils
206 places
11 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Rugby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rugby
Across Warwickshire council
Places available
7,662
Applications
6,716
Got 1st preference
82.3%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Warwickshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
25.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
195
Total Pupils
82
Boys
113
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Crescent School
When was Crescent School last inspected?
Crescent School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2024.
How many pupils go to Crescent School?
Crescent School has around 195 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Crescent School?
Crescent School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Crescent School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 10 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Crescent School?
Crescent School is at Bawnmore Road, Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7QH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)