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School Compass
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
Basingstoke · Hampshire · RG22 6SR. secondary · Voluntary aided school · State-funded · Ages 11 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Hampshire index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- —
- Attainment 8
- 59.3
- English & maths 9–4
- 87%
Ofsted publication date: 08/11/2023. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 08/11/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School's GCSE outcomes?
Published Attainment 8 is 59.3. English and maths 9–4: 87%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
Where is Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School?
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is in Basingstoke (RG22 6SR), Hampshire. URN 116478.
How do I compare Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 13 September 2023). Open the full PDF for context.
There has been no change to this school’s overall judgement of good as a result of this ungraded (section 8) inspection. However, the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be outstanding if a graded (section 5) inspection were carried out now. The school’s next inspection will be a graded inspection.
From the school's website
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Official links
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Other schools in Basingstoke
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Citation
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Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
URN: 116478
Local authority: Hampshire
Town: Basingstoke
Postcode: RG22 6SR
Ofsted overall: Good (08/11/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-09-15
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/116478/
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