The Costello School
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–16Mixed
Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, RG21 4AL
Head Teacher · Mr Andy Conway
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Key facts
Pupils1,160Capacity 1,120
OfstedReport cardInspected 10 February 2026
TrustBohunt Education Trust
Free school meals18.1%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 10 February 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Hampshire council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in HampshireNearby schools for the same ages
- The Vyne Community School0.9 mi
- Cranbourne1.0 mi
- The Blue Coat School Basingstoke1.7 mi
- Chiltern Way Academy Futures1.7 mi
- Everest Community Academy1.8 mi