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The Crypt School
Podsmead Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5AE, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.1 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,093
Capacity
800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
137%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional GCSE results, this school stands out for its high academic standards, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 72.7, placing it in the top 3% nationally. Nearly all students (99%) attain at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 70% progress to university, with 39% gaining entry to top-third institutions. The strong community reputation is reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 98.1, indicating it outperforms 98% of schools.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 72.7 | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 98% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 61% | Top 6% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 61% | Top 6% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 39% | Top 20% |
Based on 142 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.1%
Asian Indian11.6%
White Other8.8%
Black African5.4%
Mixed Other4.0%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.83961, -2.25112 · GL2 5AE
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN136578
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cryptschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Crypt School rated by Ofsted?
The Crypt School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is The Crypt School a good school?
The Crypt School scores 98.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Crypt School in GCSEs?
The Crypt School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 72.7. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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