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Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
St Michael's Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6SR, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.4 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
891
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school excels in academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 8% nationally. An impressive 87% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 68% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. The school's LocaleIQ score also reflects its favorable standing, being better than 77% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 59.3 | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 87% | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 68% | Top 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 74% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 57% | Top 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.6%
White Other21.8%
Black African10.2%
Asian Indian8.8%
Asian Other7.7%
Mixed Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Other0.9%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.25656, -1.12286 · RG22 6SR
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116478
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.bcs.hants.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2018.
Is Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School a good school?
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School scores 77.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School in GCSEs?
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.3. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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