Inspections
The schools within the Foundation are regularly inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, the government approved inspectorate for independent schools.
To view our most recent inspection reports please click on the relevant school. You can also read our press releases about the most recent inspections below:
little crackers nursery
Little Crackers was last inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in June 2025 (Routine Inspection) as part of its inspection of Crackley Hall School.
As well as confirming that the school and nursery fully meet the standards, the inspection report notes that in the early years ‘children learn in an engaging and positive environment’ and that ‘staff in the early years understand each child’s specific needs’. The report also states that ‘pupils are well prepared for transition’ and that ‘the early years provision is effectively managed’.
Crackley Hall School
ISI Inspection
Crackley Hall School was last inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in June 2025 (Routine Inspection).
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As well as fully meeting the standards, in its summary the inspection report notes that Crackley Hall School has developed a broad curriculum and varied co-curricular programme that ‘deepens pupils’ engagement and broadens their perspectives’. It also recognises that pupils at the school ‘grow into articulate, empathetic individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to their wider communities’.
Archdiocese of Birmingham Canonical Inspection Report
The school was inspected by the Archdiocese of Birmingham in November 2019.
crescent school
ISI Inspection
The Crescent was last inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in December 2024.
Princethorpe college
ISI Inspection
The College was last inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in April 2022. The report, which has just been published, consists of two elements, a focused compliance inspection, encompassing statutory standards, and an educational quality inspection evaluating the achievements of pupils, including academic performance and their personal development. All standards in the focused compliance inspection were met and the inspectors judged the educational quality as ‘excellent’, both in terms of pupil achievement and personal development.
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CLICK HERE TO READ THE June 2025 ISI MATERIAL CHANGE INSPECTION REPORT
Archdiocese of Birmingham Canonical Inspection Report
The college was inspected by the Archdiocese of Birmingham in November 2019.
HMC
Following an inspection in March 2012 Princethorpe's Headmaster, Ed Hester, was elected to membership of The Heads’ Conference (HMC), a professional association of heads of the world's leading independent schools.