Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School — Secondary School in Basingstoke

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Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

Basingstoke, RG22 6SR

891 Pupils

900 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

9.90% FSM %

430 Boys

461 Girls

About Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

Located in Basingstoke (RG22 6SR), Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Hampshire.

It has 891 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: John Wright.

Data for Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hampshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	Basingstoke and Deane
Parliamentary Constituency	Basingstoke
Ward	South Ham
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10014870
URN	116478
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Kieran Sidley	Chair of Governors	19/10/2018	18/10/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Miss Emma Allsopp	Governor	30/09/2025	29/09/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Caroline Hartgill	Governor	06/09/2021	05/09/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Caroline Hartgill	Governor	30/09/2025	29/09/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Fr John Lee	Governor	08/09/2022	07/09/2026	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr David Letherby	Governor	22/12/2017	21/12/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Alison Mackay	Governor	07/04/2022	06/04/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Clare Megan	Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Roger Poole	Governor	12/09/2016	11/09/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Claire Pyrke-Moran	Governor	29/09/2021	28/09/2025	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Rebecca Taylor	Governor	01/06/2021	31/05/2025	Elected by school staff
Mr Toby Thomas	Governor	22/10/2025	21/10/2029	Elected by parents