• St Crispin's is supportive, direct and opportunity minded, and aims to offer a manageable school environment with room for individual attention.

• Will suit families seeking a very small through-school where children are closely known and the environment feels contained rather than sprawling.

Admissions at St Crispin's School are small scale and well suited to families seeking a Leicester through-school where familiarity, close oversight and a straightforward educational environment matter more than prestige. It should suit parents who value a compact setting, direct communication and a school small enough for individual pupils to be known closely.

Scholarships and bursaries are more visible here than many would expect at this scale, with published awards for several year groups and areas including academic work and sport. That said, the school's main appeal is size and familiarity rather than awards.

The overall picture is practical, intimate and very much defined by its scale, which will either be a major attraction or the wrong fit depending on the family. Parents should still visit because the decisive question is whether the unusually small through-school environment and level of day-to-day familiarity suit their child.