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The Costello School
Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AL, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.3 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,222
Capacity
1,120
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in GCSEs, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 42% nationally. The school boasts a commendable 81% EBacc entry rate and 69% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, while the overall results are positive, only 50% of students attain grade 5 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 9 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 47.3 | Top 42% 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 81% | Top 17% 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%. | 43% | Top 17% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.5%
White Other9.9%
Black African4.4%
Asian Other3.4%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Other1.2%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.26191, -1.07895 · RG21 4AL
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN138287
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.costelloschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Costello School rated by Ofsted?
The Costello School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2021.
Is The Costello School a good school?
The Costello School scores 65.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 The Costello School in GCSEs?
The Costello School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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