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The Costello School

Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 4AL
Part of: BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Costello School
Basingstoke, RG21 4AL
1,222 Pupils
1,120 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
16.20% FSM %
628 Boys
594 Girls
About The Costello School

Located in Basingstoke (RG21 4AL), The Costello School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Hampshire.

It has 1,222 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,120. Current headteacher: Andy Conway.

Data for The Costello 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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hampshire
Region South East
Administrative District Basingstoke and Deane
Parliamentary Constituency Basingstoke
Ward Eastrop & Grove
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-07-2012
UKPRN 10037589
URN 138287
Data Last Updated 26-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Simon Barnard Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sharon Taylor Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 05/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Hilary Todd Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mr Simon Barnard Local Governor 01/09/2021 05/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Daniel Clarke Local Governor 03/11/2025 02/11/2029 Elected by school staff
ANDY Conway Local Governor 10/05/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Nicki Morgan-Potter Local Governor 22/12/2022 21/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Bradley Phillips Local Governor 20/02/2023 19/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Steve Poulter Local Governor 29/01/2024 28/01/2028 Elected by parents
Juanita Rogers Local Governor 22/05/2023 09/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Trevor Smith Local Governor 14/04/2024 13/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Shannon Wagstaff Local Governor 15/04/2024 17/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Rucstall Primary School
0.58 km • Basingstoke
Other
Fairfields Primary School
0.7 km • Basingstoke
Other
Queen Mary's College
0.87 km • Basingstoke
Other
Basingstoke College of Technology
1.18 km • Basingstoke
Other
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
1.26 km • Basingstoke
Other
South View Junior School
1.45 km • Basingstoke
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Costello School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Basingstoke, Hampshire.
The Costello School has 1,222 pupils, with a capacity of 1,120.
The Costello School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Costello School is: Non-selective.
The Head Teacher at The Costello School is Mr Andy Conway.
The Costello School is at Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, RG21 4AL, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Costello School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Costello School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr Andy Conway
Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, RG21 4AL
01256321263
www.costelloschool.co.uk
Location
RG21 4AL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138287
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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