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The Crypt School

Gloucester, GL1 2SY

Co-educational

Ofsted: Outstanding

A historic co-educational grammar school founded in 1539.

Key Information

School Type

Co-educational

Age Range

11-18

Sixth Form

Yes

Year 7 Places

~150

Founded

1539

DfE Number

916/5405

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Last inspected: March 2024

Ofsted ratings are based on inspections of schools. For the full inspection report, visit the Ofsted reports website.

11+ Admissions

Exam Board: GL Assessment

GL Assessment is the most widely used 11+ test provider in England. Tests are multiple-choice format and assess English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. GL tests follow a structured, predictable format which can make preparation more straightforward. Since CEM stopped offering paper-based 11+ tests in 2023, GL has become the dominant exam board.

English

Mathematics

Verbal Reasoning

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Key Dates for Gloucestershire

Registration Opens
18 May 2026
Registration Deadline
26 June 2026
Test Date
12 September 2026

School Application Deadline
31st October

Confirmed Gloucestershire consortium dates for September 2027 entry; verify at gloucestershire.gov.uk. (Test provider moves to FSCE from 2028 entry.)

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Location

Gloucester

GL1 2SY

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Local Authority

Gloucestershire County Council

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Important Information

This profile is compiled from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), official school websites, local authority admissions portals, and Ofsted inspection reports. Data was last verified in December 2025.

Disclaimer: Information may change without notice. Admission criteria, test dates, and policies are subject to annual updates. Always verify details directly with The Crypt School before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

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