The Crypt School
Gloucester, GL2 5AE · Gloucestershire · Grammar school
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5th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 154 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 9.4/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 94.7 · 97 | 30% | 2.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.6 · 88 | 25% | 2.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 73.3 · 98 | 10% | 0.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Crypt School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2024. In 2024/25, 98.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 72.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.6 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 9.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Science and Ceramics clubs, or pursue the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Sports include Rugby, Football, Netball, Cricket, Rounders, Basketball, Handball and Athletics. Arts and music provision features a Choir and Orchestra. Trips include Water Sports in Cornwall, Club Correze, a Christmas Market in Birmingham, Skern Lodge Field Study Centre and the Natural History Museum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,100 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. 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.
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What Ofsted said about The Crypt School
Overview
The inspection found that pupils receive an "exceptional quality of education" within a "highly positive and respectful atmosphere." Leaders maintain an "ambitious, inclusive vision," ensuring that students of all abilities, including those with special educational needs, achieve highly and develop as active citizens.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "broad and ambitious," enabling pupils to gain an "exceptional depth of understanding" and become subject experts.
- Teachers possess "high levels of subject knowledge" and use assessment effectively to prevent misconceptions and inform next steps in learning.
- Pupils are "highly motivated, resilient and considerate," contributing to a culture where they "cooperate exceptionally well."
- The school offers an "extensive range of extra-curricular activities" with "no barriers" to participation, fostering talent and interest.
- Personal development is "exceptionally well conceived," with pupils engaging in leadership roles, charitable work, and high-quality careers guidance.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.1 |
| 2024/25 | 72.7 |
| 2025/26 | 73.3 |
| 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.
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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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