The Crypt School
School summary
An Outstanding rating across every Ofsted category - from quality of education to sixth form - sets The Crypt School apart among Gloucester's grammars. This mixed, selective school draws around 1,093 pupils, comfortably above its stated capacity of 800, a reflection of how sought-after places have become. Entry at 11 is part of the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools consortium, with a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 17.2. With a low proportion of pupils on free school meals and a notable share speaking English as an additional language, it serves a varied intake within an academically ambitious setting.
How hard is it to get in?
Highly competitive · 4 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Applications far outnumber the 155 Year 7 places each September, so exam performance matters more here than at most selective schools.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
72.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
98%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 12 March 2024
Teaching & academics
The results are exceptional by any measure. An average Attainment 8 score of 72.7 sits well above the national figure of 46.9, and 98% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47%. The consistently Outstanding judgement for sixth form suggests strong support continues right through to A-level.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 8.05%
- EHC plans
- 0.46%
- English as additional language
- 17.7%
- Free school meals
- 3.4%
Schools nearby
Ribston Hall High School
Gloucester, South West
Denmark Road High School
Gloucester, South West
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Gloucester, South West
Stroud High School
Stroud, South West
Marling School
Stroud, South West
Pate's Grammar School
Cheltenham, South West
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A genuinely high-performing grammar where Outstanding is not a single headline but a clean sweep. Families confident in their child's selective potential will find few stronger options in the area.
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The Crypt School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.