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The Costello School

State school · Basingstoke, RG21 4AL
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,222 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,222 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Hampshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Andy Conway

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Fairfields Primary School 17 %
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School 17 %
Great Binfields Primary School 17 %
Four Lanes Community Junior School 12 %
Rucstall Primary School 10 %
Other 5 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 4 %
Kings Furlong Junior School 4 %
Oakridge Junior School 3 %
Marnel Junior School 3 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Merton Junior School 2 %
Castle Hill Primary School 1 %
South View Junior School 1 %
Winklebury Junior School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
44.5%
LA avg.
45%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
65
Number of teachers
22:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,222
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Crossborough Hill
London Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 4AL
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Telephone: 01256 321263

Email: cadmin@costello.hants.sch.uk

Website: http://www.costelloschool.co.uk

Local authority: Hampshire County Council

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School data & information The Costello School Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AL
1,222 Pupil numbers
16.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
14 % Pupils whose first language is not English
22:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
65 Number of teachers
11 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
44.5%
LA avg.
45%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.30
LA avg.
45.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.03 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 7
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 213 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 113 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 97 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 212 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 213 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Costello School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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