The Crypt School: 11+ test and key dates

The Crypt School is a grammar school in Gloucester. It selects pupils with the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools' Entrance Test (GL Assessment).

Checked Mon 9 Nov 2026. Dates can change, so confirm them with the school.

Location
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5AE
Pupils
Mixed
Entrance test
Gloucestershire Grammar Schools' Entrance Test (GL Assessment)
From entry 2028
The test will be written by FSCE instead.
Subjects tested
GL papers for entry 2027; FSCE Adventure, Beacon and Compass papers from entry 2028
Test run by
Gloucestershire Grammar Schools' Entrance Test
Links
School website · Admissions page

Key dates

For entry in September 2028

Mon 8 Feb 2027, 12:00Registration opens (noon), FSCE test Source · shared by all schools in the area
Wed 17 Mar 2027, 09:15Open morning (Headmaster talk and tour) Source
Thu 18 Mar 2027, 09:15Open morning (Headmaster talk and tour) Source
Fri 19 Mar 2027, 09:15Open morning (Headmaster talk and tour) Source
Fri 19 Mar 2027, 12:00Registration closes (noon) Source · shared by all schools in the area
Sat 3 Jul 2027Gloucestershire Entrance Test (FSCE) Source · shared by all schools in the area
Sun 31 Oct 2027Secondary application deadline Source · shared by all schools in the area
Wed 1 Mar 2028National allocation day Source · shared by all schools in the area

For entry in September 2027

Mon 18 May 2026, 12:00Registration opens (noon) Source · shared by all schools in the area
Fri 26 Jun 2026, 12:00Registration closes (noon) Source · shared by all schools in the area
Sat 12 Sep 2026Gloucestershire Entrance Test Source · shared by all schools in the area
Sat 31 Oct 2026Secondary application deadline Source · shared by all schools in the area
Mon 1 Mar 2027National allocation day Source · shared by all schools in the area
Mon 1 Mar 2027, 09:00Late test results emailed Source · shared by all schools in the area
Mon 15 Mar 2027Waiting-list (reconsideration) requests due Source · shared by all schools in the area

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Dates come from the school, the council or the test organiser, and were checked on Mon 9 Nov 2026. They can change, so confirm them on the school's admissions page before relying on them.

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