The Crypt School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Address | Podsmead Road, GL2 5AE |
| School Website | www.cryptschool.org |
| Telephone | 1452530291 |
| URN | 136578 |
School Census
| Total | 1101 |
| Girls/Boys | 285/816 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 25.9%/74.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 47 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/03/2024 | Outstanding |
| 16/05/2012 | Outstanding |
| 27/02/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 27/02/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 94.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 97.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 44.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.57 |
| Progress 8 | 0.6 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 70.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 96% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 100% |
| Entering EBacc | 28% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.2 |
| Progress 8 | 0.57 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 97% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 99% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 6.39 |
| Progress 8 | 0.57 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.59% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 722 |
| As first preference | 181 |
| As second preference | 260 |
| As third preference | 198 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.59% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 660 |
| As first preference | 137 |
| As second preference | 250 |
| As third preference | 191 |
| Total Offers Made | 123 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 668 |
| As first preference | 169 |
| As second preference | 227 |
| As third preference | 187 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 5.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1386 |
| As first preference | 398 |
| As second preference | 437 |
| As third preference | 391 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 78 |
| second preference offers | 57 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 665 |
| As first preference | 168 |
| As second preference | 257 |
| As third preference | 173 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.90% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 741 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 265 |
| As third preference | 181 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 39 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.52% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 452 |
| As first preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 176 |
| As third preference | 136 |
| Total Offers Made | 76 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 371 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 162 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 111 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 92 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 358 |
| As first preference | 124 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 71 |
| Total Offers Made | 104 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 98 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 316 |
| As first preference | 103 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 2.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 434 |
| As first preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 157 |
| As third preference | 77 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 80 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 13% |
| no | 87% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 9.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 66.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 8.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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