The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
7.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 224 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,222
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andy Conway (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRucstall Primary School
Primary · 578m away
Fairfields Primary School
Primary · 693m away
Queen Mary's College
16 plus · 869m away
Basingstoke College of Technology
16 plus · 1.2km away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
South View Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Vyne Community School
Secondary · 1.5km away
South View Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Costello School a selective school?
No. The Costello School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Costello School's Ofsted rating?
The Costello School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Costello School?
The Costello School currently has 1,222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Costello School take?
The Costello School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Costello School?
The Costello School is in Basingstoke, RG21 4AL, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Costello School have a sixth form?
No, The Costello School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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