Princethorpe College, Rugby
Princethorpe College is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Rugby. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Princethorpe College in detail
Princethorpe College in its own words
In its own words: "Christ's teaching in the Gospels on love, service, forgiveness and generosity of spirit is central to the school's character and approach to learning. Welcoming children of all denominations, we aim to provide a caring, stimulating environment in which children's individual needs can be met and their talents, confidence and self esteem developed."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Princethorpe College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Princethorpe College are Pattison College (5.4 miles); King Henry VIII School (6 miles); and Arise Education (6.1 miles, Outstanding).
Where pupils go next
Of the 109 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 73% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 18% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 282 pupils (30.6%) received SEN support and 3 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Princethorpe College.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
9 September 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
6 June 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
26 April 2022
Regulatory Compliance
14 February 2018
Integrated
11 February 2014
About
Princethorpe College is a Catholic private day school located in Princethorpe, near Rugby, Warwickshire, England. Princethorpe College opened in September 1966 after the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSCs), purchased the site to use as the senior school for their already established boys’ school, St Bede’s College in Leamington Spa.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£19,713
about £6,571 a term
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
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Princethorpe College
Admissions
14 Sep 2026
School Life
4 Mar 2026
News & Events
29 Jan 2026
About Us
4 Aug 2023
Contact Us
17 Mar 2019
From Princethorpe College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Princethorpe College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
94%
Near capacity
921 pupils
980 places
59 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
282
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
30.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
921
Total Pupils
472
Boys
449
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Princethorpe College
Questions parents ask about Princethorpe College
What are GCSE results like at Princethorpe College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Princethorpe College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Princethorpe College last inspected?
Princethorpe College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
How many pupils go to Princethorpe College?
Princethorpe College has around 921 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Princethorpe College?
Princethorpe College 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 Princethorpe College?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Princethorpe College?
Princethorpe College is at Leamington Road, Princethorpe, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9PX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)