The Costello School
URN: 138287 • Basingstoke RG21 4AL
Overview
- Name
- The Costello School
- URN
- 138287
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andy Conway (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01256321263
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke RG21 4AL
Summary
The Costello School is a mixed secondary academy located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, catering to students aged 11 to 16. Established in 1908, the school has a long-standing commitment to academic excellence and a supportive pastoral system. With a current enrollment of 1,222 pupils, the school has a capacity of 1,120, reflecting its popularity within the community.
The school prides itself on creating a calm and caring environment that fosters a love of learning. It offers a well-rounded curriculum supported by a range of specialist facilities, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education. The school is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing its infrastructure to provide the best possible learning conditions.
In addition to academic pursuits, The Costello School emphasizes the importance of celebrating each student's uniqueness and potential. The extensive grounds include playing fields and green spaces, contributing to a balanced school experience. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, hosting events such as open evenings to welcome prospective students and their families.
The school prides itself on creating a calm and caring environment that fosters a love of learning. It offers a well-rounded curriculum supported by a range of specialist facilities, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education. The school is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing its infrastructure to provide the best possible learning conditions.
In addition to academic pursuits, The Costello School emphasizes the importance of celebrating each student's uniqueness and potential. The extensive grounds include playing fields and green spaces, contributing to a balanced school experience. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, hosting events such as open evenings to welcome prospective students and their families.
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Nearby alternatives
- Brighton Hill Community School (65.4)
- Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (65.0)
- The Vyne Community School (58.1)
- Cranbourne (54.9)
- Everest Community Academy (50.4)
Key details
- LA
- Hampshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1120
- Pupils
- 1222
- Boys
- 628
- Girls
- 594
- FSM %
- 16.20
- Open date
- 2012-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1222 | 628 | 594 | 1120 | 16.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1215 | 624 | 591 | 1120 | 16.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1173 | 571 | 602 | 1120 | 15.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1173 | 571 | 602 | 1120 | 15.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1129 | 550 | 579 | 1120 | 11.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1107 | 534 | 573 | 1120 | 8.10 |
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