The Crypt School, Gloucester – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: The Crypt School, Podsmead Road, Gloucester, GL2 5AE
- Number of pupils: 1,000+
- Admissions contact: enquiries@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: Gloucestershire Grammar School Entrance Test (GL Assessment)
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to students within Gloucestershire)
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Exploring The Crypt School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1539, The Crypt School is one of England’s oldest grammar schools with a distinguished history of academic excellence. This boys’ school (with mixed Sixth Form) provides an outstanding education for students aged 11-18, combining traditional values with innovative teaching approaches.
The curriculum at The Crypt School offers:
- A broad range of GCSE and A-Level subjects with particular strengths in STEM, classics and modern languages
- Specialist programs in engineering, computer science and business
- Modern facilities including science labs, technology suites and sports complex
- A thriving Sixth Form with excellent university progression
The school achieves consistently strong results, with 85% of GCSEs at grade 7-9 and 80% of A-Levels at A*-B in 2023.
Navigating the Application Process for The Crypt School
The admissions process involves:
- Registration: Submit your interest to the school by May of Year 5
- Open Events: Attend the school’s summer open days in Year 5
- 11+ Registration: Ensure your son is registered for the Gloucestershire 11+ test by June of Year 5
- Exam Preparation: Begin focused preparation in Year 5
- Test Day: The Gloucestershire 11+ exam takes place in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit your CAF form by October 31st of Year 6
- Results: Scores released in October, with offers made on National Offer Day (March 1st)
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What to Expect on the 11+ Exam at The Crypt School
The Gloucestershire 11+ exam consists of:
- English Paper (50 minutes): Comprehension, technical English and creative writing
- Mathematics Paper (50 minutes): Problem-solving and application questions
- Verbal Reasoning (50 minutes): Including analogies, logic and word patterns
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (40 minutes): Spatial awareness and pattern recognition
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- Use GL-Specific Resources: Ensure materials match the test format
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