The Crypt School
URN: 136578 • Gloucester GL2 5AE
Overview
- Name
- The Crypt School
- URN
- 136578
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- THE CRYPT SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicholas Dyer (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01452530291
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Podsmead Road, Gloucester GL2 5AE
Summary
The Crypt School is a mixed secondary academy located in Gloucester, with a current enrolment of 1,093 students, exceeding its capacity of 800. The school prides itself on being an inclusive and ambitious environment where students are encouraged to flourish academically and personally. The ethos of the school is rooted in a commitment to pastoral care and student wellbeing, ensuring that each individual receives the support they need to grow into their desired selves.
The curriculum at The Crypt School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities that foster personal development. Students have opportunities to engage in sports, music, and various clubs, promoting a vibrant school community. The school also emphasizes the importance of shared values, guiding students in their development and interactions within the school environment.
The Crypt School actively seeks to involve parents in its community, with opportunities for parental engagement such as becoming a Parent Trustee. The school regularly celebrates its history and achievements, fostering a sense of belonging and pride among students and families alike. For more information, visit their website at http://www.cryptschool.org.
The curriculum at The Crypt School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities that foster personal development. Students have opportunities to engage in sports, music, and various clubs, promoting a vibrant school community. The school also emphasizes the importance of shared values, guiding students in their development and interactions within the school environment.
The Crypt School actively seeks to involve parents in its community, with opportunities for parental engagement such as becoming a Parent Trustee. The school regularly celebrates its history and achievements, fostering a sense of belonging and pride among students and families alike. For more information, visit their website at http://www.cryptschool.org.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- A celebration of The Crypt School history (calendar)
- Could you be a Parent Trustee (calendar)
- DofE award's volunteering hours (calendar)
- Founder's Day at Gloucester Cathedral (calendar)
- Owzat for successful festivals? (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- test (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- High School for Girls (70.2)
- Sir Thomas Rich's School (70.2)
- Denmark Road High School (66.6)
- Churchdown School (65.8)
- Severn Vale School (63.1)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CRYPT SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 800
- Pupils
- 1093
- Boys
- 740
- Girls
- 353
- FSM %
- 3.40
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1093 | 740 | 353 | 800 | 3.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1093 | 786 | 307 | 800 | 4.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1072 | 841 | 231 | 800 | 4.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1072 | 841 | 231 | 800 | 4.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1048 | 855 | 193 | 800 | 4.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1031 | 876 | 155 | 800 | 3.40 |
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