The Costello School

A good academy converter school in Hampshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Costello School.

Basingstoke, RG214AL Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.03
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 66.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 November 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Crossborough Hill
London Road
Basingstoke, RG214AL
Phone
1256321263
Website
costelloschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138287
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, RG21 4AL
Website
http://www.costelloschool.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,120 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,215
Free School Meals
17.3% (210 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
39.9 (+20.5 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.1 (+14.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.3 (+6.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
202
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,215 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Enjoy Respect Achieve"

Enjoy Respect Achieve

British Values recognised and linked to Costello beliefs

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes students and emphasizes the school's Enjoy Respect Achieve ethos as a guiding thread. The message notes the school’s high expectations, ambition for all pupils to be confident and resilient, and a personalised, high‑quality learning environment. It also references opportunities and invites visitors to view the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Combined Cadet Force Duke of Edinburgh

Sports

Five-a-side football Badminton Netball Basketball

Facilities

Sports Hall Main Hall Gymnasium New ICT suite Tennis courts Sports field Kitchen and catering facilities

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