Ribston Hall High School vs The Crypt School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 903 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ribston Hall High School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students
The Crypt School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,100 students
| Measure | Ribston Hall High School Gloucester, South West | The Crypt School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #24 of 402 | #8 of 402 |
| National rank | #253 of 4,090 | #76 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 939 | 1,100 |
| Pupils on roll | 939 | 1,100 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 3.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 137.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 67.7 | 72.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 90.5% | 98% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98% | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | 6.03 | 6.91 |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | 40.2 |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk | www.cryptschool.org |
The verdict
- •The Crypt School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 90.3).
- •The Crypt School is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 939.
- •Ribston Hall High School is girls and The Crypt School is co-educational.
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 Ribston Hall High School better than The Crypt School?
On the Success Index (England), The Crypt School ranks higher (96.1 vs 90.3 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 Ribston Hall High School and The Crypt School?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ribston Hall High School: 939. The Crypt School: 1,100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ribston Hall High School and The Crypt School rank in South West?
Ribston Hall High School is 24th of 402 and The Crypt School is 8th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).