The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.7
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,022
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 19%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lee Cornwall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Church Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Crispin School Academy a selective school?
No. Crispin School Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Crispin School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Crispin School Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crispin School Academy?
Crispin School Academy currently has 1,022 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crispin School Academy take?
Crispin School Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Crispin School Academy?
Crispin School Academy is in Street, BA16 0AD, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crispin School Academy have a sixth form?
No, Crispin School Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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