The Crypt School Main School Prospectus 2024

THE CRYPT SCHOOL

Prospectus

Educating students since 1539

I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.

William

Ernest Henley The Crypt Alumni, 1861 - 1867

Our vision is simple but ambitious: that all our young people, and staff will flourish in everything they seek to do, become and achieve in our welcoming, inclusive and diverse school community.

Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths

Students and staff welcome being a part of our proudly diverse and inclusive school community, where every young person is made to feel welcome for who they are and are supported to fulfil their potential. Our culture enables each student to develop a strong sense of their own identity as a young person, whilst also being proud to belong to our shared Crypt community.

Pupils play an active role in fostering a tolerant and respectful environment, where commonalities and differences are celebrated. Ofsted Report March 2024 - ‘Outstanding’.

THE CRYPT SCHOOL

Welcome

Founded in the City of Gloucester in 1539, The Crypt School is a welcoming, inclusive space in which each and every member of our school community can lead a rich and fulfilling life, whilst developing a strong sense of belonging, and identity.

It is a place within which they can truly flourish in everything they seek to do and achieve. Underpinning our work in school is our outstanding system of pastoral care, which is focussed on supporting student wellbeing and positive mental health.

We offer an outstanding knowledge rich curriculum, opportunities for personal development and a thorough careers education programme, which prepares students for their future life choices. With opportunities to lead, to take part and contribute, our students can grow and flourish into the young person they wish to become.

Nicholas Dyer Headmaster

The school motto is, ‘flourish Cryptians,’ and pupils do. Ofsted Report March 2024 - ‘Outstanding’.

A values-based education

Pupils are highly motivated, resilient and considerate of others. Pupils and staff enjoy warm, courteous relationships. As a result, the school has a highly positive and respectful atmosphere. Ofsted Report March 2024 - ‘Outstanding’.

We are a values-based school, and build our culture around a shared set of whole-school values, that also give our students a framework through which they can develop into the young person they wish to become.

These are:

Integrity Kindness Pride Respect Responsibility

Where bright minds flourish: the academic life of the school

Our bright students are challenged and supported to be ambitious about their learning and their own progress, enabling them to achieve outstanding academic outcomes, not just in their exam results, but in developing into critical thinkers, who apply their learning, knowledge and understanding to ask and answer challenging and difficult questions, to be inquisitive and to enjoy learning for its own sake.

Pupils gain an exceptional depth of understanding in all the subjects they study.

Ofsted Report March 2024 - ‘Outstanding’.

A safe and inclusive culture

"With a safe, fun and inclusive environment, and all of the hard working teachers supporting us every step of the journey, it was easy settling into life at The Crypt School!"

Glory Victor

Our absolute priority is to work in partnership with parents and carers to ensure the wellbeing of each and every member of our community. Our school systems enable everyone to access the support they may need as they progress through the school. It is from that firm foundation of wellbeing and care, that each individual’s progress and achievements can be built upon.

Personal growth and development: supporting everyone to flourish

Our personal education curriculum is focused on educating all our young people about their world, about themselves and about the rich and varied opportunities which will be available to them as they move through school into their future careers and adult lives.

Our programme also offers opportunities for students to lead, to participate and to work and learn together and which enables them to become active and engaged citizens, able to demonstrate leadership attributes and through which they demonstrate a strong sense of personal integrity and social responsibility.

The school’s personal development curriculum is exceptionally well conceived and organised. Ofsted Report March 2024 - ‘Outstanding’.

A rich, diverse and vibrant programme

Academic enrichment, extra-curricular trips and activities are a central focus of our life here at Crypt.

Opportunities abound for students to get involved in: from science and history clubs, and chess, to debating and mentoring; from sports and personal fitness, to music and drama; from the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme to trips abroad, such as skiing and academic study tours. The opportunities are endless.

"Crypt is a fun and amazing place to learn within, where everyone cares. Crypt quickly felt like a second home: welcoming, exciting and a great place to be."

Max Bradley

Pupils make exceptionally good use of the extensive range of Extra-curricular activities on offer.

Ofsted Report March 2024 - ‘Outstanding’.

A preparation for our changing world

A Crypt education prepares students to flourish in a rapidly changing world. Our curriculum is designed to ensure students understand their world and the challenges and opportunities that will face them as they grow and develop into the person they wish to become.

Our careers education programme is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the world of further learning and of work and of the changing nature of the labour market, and how their education will enable them to flourish in their future adult lives.

We also attach great importance to each student being able to develop into an active and engaged citizen.

Pupils receive high-quality careers information, education advice and guidance. The school engages with a wide range of education and training providers. Experiences are therefore tailored to pupils’ needs and interests. Ofsted Report March 2024 - ‘Outstanding’.

A space to belong

“I

have settled into this school very well indeed and would highly recommend it for anyone that wants a bright future; success is inevitable at this school.”

Guhan Vijayan

Our green and landscaped campus and open student spaces, provide a safe space where all students can enjoy their time at school.

Our Founding

Founded in 1539 in the City of Gloucester by pioneer educator Dame Joan Cooke, and her husband John, The Crypt School continues to uphold the legacy of its Founders who were committed to providing an outstanding education to students regardless of their backgrounds.

Today, now on its fourth site at Podsmead, the School continues to flourish and grow, now educating over 1100 students on site and extending its work and influence into its local community of schools, universities and employers.

Our Founders would be proud of their school today, which provides an education that is always future focussed, but which is also firmly based on their enduring vision, as well as the School’s values and mission for its young people and staff.

Our outstanding sixth form

Our outstanding school-based sixth form combines an enjoyment of advanced level academic study, with wide ranging opportunities for enrichment, personal growth, and leadership; this, combined with the advice and guidance, as well as care and support, that each student receives, enables everyone to flourish in their last two years of secondary education.

A day at Crypt

Students will all arrive in school by 8.30am, and be welcomed into school by their form tutor, before going to the first of five lessons.

Students enjoy their morning break at 10.50am, purchasing food from the canteen, and socialising together before commencing period 3 at 11.10am.

Students enjoy an hour’s lunch, in which many clubs and enrichment opportunities help develop friendships and that sense of belonging and identity as a Cryptan, before going to their final lesson of the day, which ends at 3.15pm.

Homework club runs after school, as do many sporting fixtures, and some after-school clubs.

Pupils receive an exceptional quality of education and benefit from a rich offer to develop their talents and interests

Ofsted Report March 2024 - ‘Outstanding’.

The Crypt School Podsmead Rd, Gloucester, GL2 5AE

Tel: 01452 530291

Main School Email: enquiries@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk

Sixth Form Email: sixthformenquiries@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk

THE CRYPT SCHOOL