The Costello School

About The Costello School

The Costello School is an academy converter in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,222 pupils on roll. It is part of BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.4 (2025/26). 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hampshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,222 / 1,120 (109%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 November 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AL

Phone

01256321263

Head Teacher

Andy Conway

Website

http://www.costelloschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Costello School?

The Costello School is an academy converter in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Costello School have?

The Costello School has 1,222 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Costello School's Ofsted rating?

The Costello School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021).

How does The Costello School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Costello School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.4 in 2025/26.

Is The Costello School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Costello School is part of BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Costello School?

The Costello School is located at Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AL.