The Crypt School

A outstanding academy converter school in Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Crypt School.

Gloucester, GL25AE Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
67.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.6
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 98.0%
Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
12 March 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Podsmead Road
Gloucester, GL25AE
Phone
1452530291
Website
cryptschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136578
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Podsmead Road, Gloucester, GL2 5AE
Website
http://www.cryptschool.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CRYPT SCHOOL
Capacity
800 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,093
Free School Meals
4.3% (47 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
22.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
53%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
146 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
98.0 (+46.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
71.1 (+31.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
44.7 (+25.3 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.2 (6.3 below average)
Progress 8:
0.6 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
68 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
137
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,093 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(46 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(37 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(35 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(32 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"flourish Cryptians"

Integrity Kindness Pride Respect Responsibility

Promotes shared British Values and respect for people of all faiths, cultures and lifestyles.

Head Teacher's Message

The Crypt School aims for all students to flourish in an inclusive, ambitious community with strong pastoral care and wellbeing support while valuing the development of character and leadership alongside academic achievement.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Rugby Netball Football

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 offers a broad range of subjects with Accelerated Reader in Year 7–8 and baseline assessments in English, Maths and Science. Year 9 includes entry to the GCSE syllabus in some subjects, and all Year 9 pupils are entered for the Entry Level Computer Science qualification and Religious Studies Short Course GCSE. KS4 (GCSE) involves nine GCSEs with additional courses such as Further Mathematics for top sets; includes English Language, English Literature, Maths and Personal Development plus PE; career guidance embedded. KS5 (Sixth Form) offers up to four A Levels, with enrichmentincluding EPQ and AS-levels in Modern Foreign Languages; a bespoke Personal Development and careers programme; EDGE Employability Award. The Crypt EDGE Employability Award and Personal Development Programme (PDS/PHSRE) are part of the curriculum. Enrichment and super curricula activities, talks from visiting speakers, and department-based trips are part of the Sixth Form provision.

SEND Provision

The Crypt School has a SEND department that provides support to pupils with SEND, including a SENDCO contact, SEN policy and SEN Local Offer. The school notes provision for English as an additional language (EAL), reading support (Accelerated Reader), and access to school counselling. Safeguarding and wellbeing provisions are described in dedicated sections on the site.

Admissions Criteria

Main entry to The Crypt is via an entrance test (GL Assessment) for Year 7; registration opens in spring with a listed window and results are provided in mid-October. There are 11+ familiarisation materials available and supporting information for other year groups. For Sixth Form (Year 12), entry requires a minimum 48 points across best eight GCSEs, grade 5 or above in Maths and English, a minimum grade 6 in required subjects, a minimum of 3 A levels (with a 4th A level requiring 58 points if pursued), and year blocks for 2026 entry are published with option choices.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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