Norman Hoare, headteacher at St George's School in Sun Lane, admitted using the extreme measure to prevent parents lying to get their children into his school.
It was first brought to the Review's attention that Mr Hoare had been spying on prospective parents, who he suspected of by-passing the entry criteria by renting property in the town, in 2007.
But Mr Hoare admitted to the Review today that he continues to snoop on doubtful parents by visiting the addresses supplied to confirm whether an application is genuine.
On occasions, Mr Hoare said he and his deputy have sat in a car inconspicuously waiting outside the suspected addresses at key times of the day to check for activity.
He said: "When I have done it on the rare occasion we are looking for the nature or kind of accommodation that the applicant is living in. Is it a one-bedroom flat? Are the lights on? Is it occupied in the morning? You have to give yourself confirmation that people are actually there.
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