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Crispin School Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Paul Reddick

corporate_fareWESSEX LEARNING TRUST

location_onStreet, BA16 0AD

language Visit Website phone 1458442714

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,050

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Attainment 8

42.7

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GCSE Rank

#18 in Somerset

#2,136 of 3,216 nationally

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Crispin School Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Street, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Crispin School Academy is an academy converter in Street, Somerset, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of WESSEX LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,022 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7, placing the school #18 in Somerset and #2,136 of 3,216 nationally. 38.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 4.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

38.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.3%

Entering EBacc53.90%

EBacc APS3.87

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68.40%

EBacc APS4.24

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75%

EBacc APS4.24

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75%

EBacc APS4.49

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.23

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.32

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 May 2023

Inspection Report

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03 October 2017

Inspection Report

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21 May 2014

Inspection Report

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24 October 2013

Inspection Report

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04 June 2013

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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28 September 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-10-03

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-05-21

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-06-04

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.0%(31 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,022 pupils. During this period, there were 57 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,022	57	5.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,022	37	3.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,050	38	3.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,052	71	6.7%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,060	79	7.5%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,044	57	5.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,050	83	7.9%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,062	96	9.0%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,049	88	8.4%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,053	99	9.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,061	55	5.2%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,073	45	4.2%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,072	14	1.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,074	34	3.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,061	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,061	41	3.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,061	55	5.2%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,013	37	3.7%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,026	60	5.8%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,032	68	6.6%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,021	54	5.3%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,019	27	2.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,027	66	6.4%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,016	77	7.6%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,015	78	7.7%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,016	79	7.8%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 36 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 10 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

30.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

agree80%

disagree20%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

agree60%

disagree40%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree50%

agree30%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree60%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree60%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree70%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree70%

agree30%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree70%

agree30%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree50%

agree30%

disagree10%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes100%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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