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The Crypt School
Outstandinggraded 12/03/2024Ages 11–181,093 pupilsNone
The Crypt School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Gloucester, within the Gloucestershire local authority. The school has around 1,093 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/03/2024, The Crypt School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.6), an average Attainment 8 score of 71.1 and 95% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Gloucester can view The Crypt School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 12/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 872.7
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths98%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 40.2
Retention96%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake4.4%
Free school meals4.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language16.9%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.0%
Attendance95.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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