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Basingstoke · Hampshire · RG21 4AL. secondary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 11 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
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 publication date: 13/12/2021. Open Ofsted report
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
The Costello School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 13/12/2021). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Published Attainment 8 is 47.3. English and maths 9–4: 69%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
The Costello School is in Basingstoke (RG21 4AL), Hampshire. URN 138287.
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Verbatim from the published report (Ofsted inspection report). Open the full PDF for context.
Pupils are proud to belong to this welcoming school, where they are encouraged to be ambitious for their futures. This stems from the inspirational 'game changers' the school's houses are named after. Pupils are motivated by these people's achievements and aspire to be 'game changers' in society themselves. The school's interesting and engaging curriculum means that pupils enjoy coming to school each day.
Short excerpts from publicly scanned pages — corroborate on a visit; not an inspection verdict.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my first three years at Costello and through the Student Leadership Team, want to promote the positive experiences I’ve had and the ethos of ‘Enjoy, Respect, Achieve’ within school and the wider community.
Source page · scanned 2026-08-25
As a larger school, we are able to offer a wide range of facilities and opportunities, while maintaining a strong sense of community where every pupil is valued as an individual.
Source page · scanned 2026-08-25
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
55 schools on the Basingstoke town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
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The Costello School
URN: 138287
Local authority: Hampshire
Town: Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 4AL
Ofsted overall: Good (13/12/2021)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-09-15
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/138287/
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