Supporting More Able and Exceptionally Able Students

In June 2014, the School’s provision for the More Able, Gifted and Talented  was acknowledged by the successful achievement of the NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education) Challenge Award.  In 2023, we received the NACE Reaccreditation for the second time and have now been invited to be assessed for the highly prestigious Challenge Award Ambassador status.  The rigorous assessment process included close scrutiny of our provision, lesson observations as well as interviews with staff and students.  We were very pleased with our feedback from the assessor which included the following statement:

“Overall, The Crypt School is an exceptional school which has continued to develop its practice and makes very good provision for its more able pupils. It recognises the need to challenge all pupils to achieve the highest levels of performance and this culture of high aspirations pervades every aspect of the school’s work. The whole atmosphere in the school is warm and lively, offering a positive learning environment and it was a pleasure to spend the day in the school.” (Lead Assessment, 2023)