The Crescent School, Bilton
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The Crescent School is an Independent Preparatory Coeducational Day School
for pupils aged 3 – 11+ in Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire
, England. 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. Having opened its doors to children living in Rugby
and the surrounding district, it out–grew its premises and, in 1988, purchased a purpose built school in Bilton
, a leafy, residential suburb approximately 2 miles south of Rugby town centre.
There are currently 152 pupils on role including 16 children aged 3–4 in the very successful Nursery
department. The headmaster is a member of IAPS
and the school is an accredited member of ISC
, having undergone ISI
and Ofsted
inspections.
Crescent School Promise:
As a member of the Crescent School I will do my best to:
Day school
A day school—as opposed to a boarding school—is an institution where children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children/teens return to their homes...
for pupils aged 3 – 11+ in Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire
Warwickshire
Warwickshire is a landlocked non-metropolitan county in the West Midlands region of England. The county town is Warwick, although the largest town is Nuneaton. The county is famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare...
, England. Originally founded in 1948 (having informally started in 1946) as a school for the children of Rugby School
Rugby School
Rugby School is a co-educational day and boarding school located in the town of Rugby, Warwickshire, England. It is one of the oldest independent schools in Britain.-History:...
masters, it was housed in Rugby School buildings. Having opened its doors to children living in Rugby
Rugby, Warwickshire
Rugby is a market town in Warwickshire, England, located on the River Avon. The town has a population of 61,988 making it the second largest town in the county...
and the surrounding district, it out–grew its premises and, in 1988, purchased a purpose built school in Bilton
Bilton, Warwickshire
Bilton is an area of Rugby in Warwickshire and a ward of the Borough of Rugby. It comprises much of the western half of the town.Historically a village in its own right , Bilton's name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon Beolatun , and it was mentioned in the Domesday Book as both Beltone and...
, a leafy, residential suburb approximately 2 miles south of Rugby town centre.
There are currently 152 pupils on role including 16 children aged 3–4 in the very successful Nursery
Nursery school
A nursery school is a school for children between the ages of one and five years, staffed by suitably qualified and other professionals who encourage and supervise educational play rather than simply providing childcare...
department. The headmaster is a member of IAPS
Independent Association of Preparatory Schools
The Independent Association of Preparatory Schools is a professional association for headteachers of independent preparatory schools in the UK and worldwide. The association is based in Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, England...
and the school is an accredited member of ISC
Independent Schools Council
The Independent Schools Council is a non-profit organisation that represents 1,234 schools in the United Kingdom's independent education sector...
, having undergone ISI
Independent Schools Inspectorate
The Independent Schools Inspectorate is an organisation responsible for the inspection of independent schools in England which are affiliated to the Independent Schools Council . The Inspectorate is a separate company, owned by the Independent Schools Council and has its work monitored by the...
and Ofsted
Ofsted
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is the non-ministerial government department of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England ....
inspections.
Crescent School Promise:
As a member of the Crescent School I will do my best to:
- Treat others as I would like to be treated myself
- Be kind and helpful
- Share with others
- Forgive others
- Be gentle
- Look after property
- Work hard
- Listen to people
- Be honest and not cover up the truth