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Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

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Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

St Michael's Road, Basingstoke, RG22 6SR

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
891
Ages
11-16
FSM
9.9%
Attainment 8
59.3
Ofsted
Good
May 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
59.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
42.2%
Basics 9-5
68.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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.

  1. Sept 2023School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  2. May 2018Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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.
How can I compare Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School with other schools?
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