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The Costello School

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The Costello School

Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, RG21 4AL

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

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

Academic picture

47.1school · 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
47.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.3%
Basics 9-5
49.4%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

47.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.946.4
2023/2446.346.4
2024/2547.146.0

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
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.230.00
2023/24-0.030.00
2024/25Not availableNot 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
80.5%
EBacc APS
4.47
EBacc 9-5
30.3%
EBacc 9-4
42.6%
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Good
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Outstanding
Cranbourne
1.62 km away · Community school
Good

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About The Costello School

The Costello School is a secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.1. The school has around 1,222 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 4AL | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Costello School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — Good
  2. Mar 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Costello School

What is The Costello School's Ofsted rating?
The Costello School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are The Costello School's latest exam results?
The Costello School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Costello School located?
The Costello School is a secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire (RG21 4AL).
How many pupils attend The Costello School?
The Costello School has around 1,222 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Costello School with other schools?
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