Hempsted Church of England Primary School vs The Crypt School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hempsted Church of England Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
The Crypt School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,100 students
| Measure | Hempsted Church of England Primary School Gloucester, South West | The Crypt School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #362 of 1,695 | #8 of 402 |
| National rank | #3723 of 15,697 | #76 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 212 | 1,100 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 1,100 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 3.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 137.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 72.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 98% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.91 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.2 |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hempsted.gloucs.sch.uk | www.cryptschool.org |
The verdict
- •The Crypt School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 71.0).
- •The Crypt School is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 212.
- •Hempsted Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The Crypt School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hempsted Church of England Primary School better than The Crypt School?
On the Success Index (England), The Crypt School ranks higher (96.1 vs 71.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hempsted Church of England Primary School and The Crypt School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hempsted Church of England Primary School: 212. The Crypt School: 1,100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hempsted Church of England Primary School and The Crypt School rank in South West?
Hempsted Church of England Primary School is 362nd of 1,695 and The Crypt School is 8th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).