An updated third edition of A History Of Crackley Hall & St Joseph’s Convent School, containing new material, including photos and memories, and summarising the history of the last 80 years, is now available.

Across 2025, the Foundation has been celebrating the 80th anniversary of Crackley Hall School recognising the presence of a school on the Crackley Hall site since 1945, when it was known, of course, as St Joseph’s Convent School.

Crackley Hall began its 80th anniversary celebrations back in March with a St Joseph’s Day Mass for the whole school community, also attended by many former pupils and staff. Then in July, the school welcomed the Mayor of Kenilworth, James Kennedy, to the school to plant a commemorative oak tree. The children have also participated in art projects to mark the anniversary. On Saturday 4 October, the school hosted an Open House for former pupils and the celebrations concluded on Friday 10 October with a fabulous 80th Anniversary Gala Ball, organised by the Crackley Hall PTA.

To mark our recognition of the 80th Anniversary, the school has also been delving into the school’s past and exploring the changes across the decades. The archivist, Jo Wong, with help from former pupils and staff, has kindly updated the booklet that charts the history of St Joseph’s School and Crackley Hall School. This third Edition of A History of Crackley Hall School and St Joseph's School builds on the previous edition and brings the story up to the present day. It rightly celebrates all that is good about Crackley Hall School, including its heritage schools. It also recognises those who have played such an important part in the school’s success.

A digital copy of A History of Crackley Hall and St Joseph’s Convent School is available to read here.

You can also order a free printed copy from our online shop here. There will be a small £2 charge to cover UK postage.