Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

URN: 116478 • Basingstoke RG22 6SR

Overview

Name
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
URN
116478
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
John Wright (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01256462661
Website
Visit
Address
St Michael's Road, Basingstoke RG22 6SR

Summary

Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is a mixed voluntary aided school located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, with a current enrolment of 891 pupils and a capacity of 900. The school is guided by its Catholic Christian ethos, aiming to foster the personal and academic development of each student. The mission emphasizes the importance of nurturing individual gifts and character, preparing students to contribute positively to society.

The curriculum at Bishop Challoner is designed to be broad, balanced, and relevant, promoting essential knowledge and skills while encouraging students to engage with social, economic, and political issues. The school operates a structured timetable that includes a focus on literacy, PSHE, and current affairs, with subjects like Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, and Science taught in ability-based groups. This approach ensures that all students are challenged and supported according to their individual needs.

Bishop Challoner is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its students, with robust policies in place to ensure a safe learning environment. The school actively engages with the local community and promotes fundamental British values, preparing students for life in modern Britain.

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Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
900
Pupils
891
Boys
430
Girls
461
FSM %
9.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 891 430 461 900 9.90
2024-09-11 887 432 455 900 8.30
2023-09-11 884 449 435 900 6.90
2022-09-11 884 449 435 900 6.90
2021-09-11 888 435 453 900 6.00
2020-09-11 878 428 450 900 5.80

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