SecondaryData as of May 2026

Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

St Michael's Road, Basingstoke, RG22 6SR

Voluntary aided school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

May 2018

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

59.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

59.3

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

42.2%

Basics 9-5

68.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

59.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	58.2	46.4
2023/24	58.1	46.4
2024/25	59.3	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.68	0.00
2023/24	+0.78	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

73.7%

EBacc APS

5.65

EBacc 9-5

44.4%

EBacc 9-4

56.7%

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The Blue Coat School Basingstoke

0.62 km away · Academy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Limington House School

0.64 km away · Community special school

Good

Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke

0.86 km away · Academy special sponsor led

Inadequate

Brighton Hill Community School

1.2 km away · Academy converter

Good

Cranbourne

1.6 km away · Community school

Good

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About Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is a secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.3. The school has around 891 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: St Michael's Road, Basingstoke, RG22 6SR | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
May 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

What is Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School's Ofsted rating?

Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.

What are Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School's latest exam results?

Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School located?

Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is a secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire (RG22 6SR).

How many pupils attend Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School?

Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School has around 891 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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