The Costello School Catchment Area
The Costello School is a academy converter secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1222 pupils, and a capacity of 1120 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,222
Pupils
1,120
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
The Costello School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Costello School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hampshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →The Costello School — School Information
- Full address
- Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, RG21 4AL
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 16.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138287
Other Secondary Schools in Basingstoke
If The Costello School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Basingstoke are the next closest alternatives.
Cranbourne Catchment Area
Community school · RG21 3NP
The Vyne Community School Catchment Area
Community school · RG21 5PB
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RG22 6SR
Everest Community Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · RG24 9UP
Brighton Hill Community School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG22 4HS
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · RG22 6HA
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Costello School
Is The Costello School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Costello School currently has 1222 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1120 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Costello School? ▾
Admission to The Costello School is managed by Hampshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Costello School cover? ▾
The Costello School is a secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Costello School? ▾
The Costello School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.