In Year 7-11 Admissions - The school is full in all year groups

There are currently no places available at The Crypt School

Places arise only when the total number of students in a particular year group falls below our Published Admission Number (PAN). This happens very rarely and, as a result, it is highly unlikely that a place will become available.

We operate an in-year admissions process but, as a selective grammar school, applicants are required to sit an entrance assessment. If you wish to apply despite there being no current places available, please complete and return the In-Year Application Form, together with proof of your child's date of birth and proof of your current address, by emailing them to admissions@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk. The "In-year application form" and further information about applying for an in year school place in Gloucestershire can be found here. 

We are unable to process your application until we have received the completed local authority In-year application form and both supporting documents. We will respond to all complete applications within 15 school days.

As the school is currently full in all year groups, at this time an application will be refused under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 on the grounds that admitting an additional pupil would prejudice the provision of efficient education and the efficient use of resources.

The in-year assessment consists of CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) and an English Language paper. These assessments take place in October, February and May and are used to determine whether a child meets the qualifying standard for the school. Although a child may reach the qualifying standard, a place, at the moment, will be refused. Following the refusal of a place, you do have the legal right to submit an independent appeal. If your child achieves the qualifying standard, you may also request that they are placed on the waiting list.