Crispin School Academy
Street, BA16 0AD · Somerset · secondary school
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17th of 28 secondary schools in Somerset we can score, 35 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 891 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 2.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 33.7 · 22 | 30% | 0.66 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.22 · 33 | 25% | 0.83 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.3 · 35 | 10% | 0.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crispin School Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. In 2024/25, 38.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.22 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, welly throwing, boat building, skiing, canoeing, archery, and surfing. Trips include Lyme Regis field work, a visit to Plas Pencelli, and Enrichment Week.
Getting in
The published school roll is 978 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Progress 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award?
What Ofsted said about Crispin School Academy
Overview
Crispin School Academy continues to be a good school, described as "warm and welcoming" where pupils form strong relationships with staff. Leaders are "aspirational for what pupils can achieve," providing a broad curriculum and rich experiences that prepare students well for their next steps.
Strengths
- Pupils experience an "ambitious curriculum" with secure subject knowledge and well-sequenced units of work.
- The "personal development programme is a strength," covering topics such as mental health, diversity, and fundamental British values.
- Pupils benefit from a "well-established careers programme," including meaningful work experience and employer engagement.
- Staff deliver an "effective phonics programme" and support pupils with special educational needs through appropriate interventions.
- Governors and the trust support leaders effectively, with a "newly established relationship" already benefiting the school.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ use of assessment does not always check pupils’ understanding carefully enough, leading to misconceptions that hinder knowledge retention.
- A minority of pupils do not show positive attitudes towards their learning, impacting others; leaders must support all pupils to develop these attitudes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and taking "swift and effective action to keep pupils safe."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.5 |
| 2024/25 | 42.7 |
| 2025/26 | 43.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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