The Crypt School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Podsmead Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 5AE |
| Phone | 01452530291 |
| Reference Number | 136578 |
The Crypt School is performing exceptionally well, retaining its outstanding status across all areas of assessment in this inspection, which was its first since November 2020. The school continues to deliver a rich and ambitious curriculum that not only fosters academic excellence but also develops students personally and socially. Pupils engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities, are highly motivated, and contribute positively to the school community. The supportive and respectful environment among pupils and staff further enhances the school’s educational ethos.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1093 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 67.7%
Girls: 32.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 90 | 60 | 150 |
| 8 | 107 | 46 | 153 |
| 9 | 98 | 56 | 154 |
| 10 | 114 | 37 | 151 |
| 11 | 108 | 45 | 153 |
| 12 | 114 | 56 | 170 |
| 13 | 109 | 53 | 162 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.1% |
| Indian | 11.6% |
| White, Other | 8.8% |
| African | 5.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 16 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as The Crypt School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
| 23 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education across all subjects
- Highly motivated and considerate pupils
- Strong leadership with an ambitious vision for all students
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
- High-quality careers information and guidance
- Extensive range of extracurricular activities
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 72.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 98% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 99.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 40.13 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.61 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 23% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 273 | 41 |
| Third Preference | 191 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 208 | 48 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Harewood Infant School
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Harewood Junior School
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0.88 miles |
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1.25 miles |
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