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The Costello School

URN: 138287

Address: Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AL
BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST

Rating and reports

Inspection outcome

The overall outcome of the inspection on 9 November 2021 was:

Good

Quality of education:

Good

Behaviour and attitudes:

Good

Personal development:

Outstanding

Leadership and management:

Good

Good

All reports

  1. School inspection: GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 14 December 2021
    PDF – Published

  2. Full inspection: Requires ImprovementFull inspection, PDF - 18 April 2018
    PDF – Published

  3. Full inspection: GoodFull inspection, PDF - 06 June 2014
    PDF – Published

  4. Academy conversion letter Academy conversion letter, PDF - 15 August 2012
    PDF – Published
  5. Opened
  6. Previously Costello Technology College Closed

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About The Costello School

  • Type: Academy
  • Boarding: No
  • Religious character: None
  • Local authority: Hampshire

Pupils

  • Age Range: 11 - 16
  • Gender: Mixed
  • Number of pupils: 1215
  • School capacity: 1120

Location

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  • Address: Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AL
  • Region: South East

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Part of BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST

At the same postcode

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