The Crypt School
URN: 115755 • Gloucester GL2 5AE
Overview
- Name
- The Crypt School
- URN
- 115755
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- J P Standen (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Podsmead, Gloucester GL2 5AE
Summary
The Crypt School, located in Gloucester, is a foundation secondary school for boys with a capacity of 791 students. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and ambitious environment where all students can thrive academically and personally. The ethos of the school centres on ensuring that every student flourishes, supported by a strong focus on pastoral care and student wellbeing.
The curriculum at The Crypt School is designed to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for their future. The school promotes a values-based culture, encouraging students to develop into well-rounded individuals. Extracurricular activities, including a wide range of sports and clubs, play a significant role in enhancing the educational experience, allowing students to explore their interests and develop new skills.
Recently, The Crypt School received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024, highlighting the school's effectiveness in preparing students for adult life. The school community is actively engaged, with opportunities for parental involvement, such as becoming a Parent Trustee, reflecting its commitment to collaboration and support.
The curriculum at The Crypt School is designed to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for their future. The school promotes a values-based culture, encouraging students to develop into well-rounded individuals. Extracurricular activities, including a wide range of sports and clubs, play a significant role in enhancing the educational experience, allowing students to explore their interests and develop new skills.
Recently, The Crypt School received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024, highlighting the school's effectiveness in preparing students for adult life. The school community is actively engaged, with opportunities for parental involvement, such as becoming a Parent Trustee, reflecting its commitment to collaboration and support.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Crypt School (77.7)
- High School for Girls (70.2)
- Sir Thomas Rich's School (70.2)
- Denmark Road High School (66.6)
- Churchdown School (65.8)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 791
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 791 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 791 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 791 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 791 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 791 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 791 |
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