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The Costello School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityHampshire
AddressCrossborough Hill, RG21 4AL
School Websitewww.costelloschool.co.uk
Telephone1256321263
URN138287

School Census

Total 1186
Girls/Boys 599/587
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.5%/49.5%
% pupils where English not first language 11.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 191
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/11/2021 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
09/11/2021 Good
06/03/2018 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 09/11/2021
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 06/03/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
09 November 2021School inspection: GoodView
06 March 2018Full inspection: Requires ImprovementView
08 May 2014Full inspection: GoodView
10 August 2012Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 44.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61.50%
Entering EBacc 77.10%
EBacc average point score 4.35
Progress 8 -0.03
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 43%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 56%
Entering EBacc 59%
EBacc average point score 4.2
Progress 8 -0.22
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.72
Progress 8 -0.05

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications521
As first preference210
As second preference172
As third preference138
Total Offers Made256
first preference offers201
second preference offers39
third preference offers16
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications580
As first preference265
As second preference194
As third preference120
Total Offers Made254
first preference offers210
second preference offers30
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications468
As first preference250
As second preference136
As third preference82
Total Offers Made260
first preference offers231
second preference offers27
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications510
As first preference205
As second preference158
As third preference118
Total Offers Made266
first preference offers191
second preference offers47
third preference offers20
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications449
As first preference232
As second preference146
As third preference71
Total Offers Made223
first preference offers197
second preference offers16
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications431
As first preference204
As second preference150
As third preference77
Total Offers Made223
first preference offers198
second preference offers21
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications468
As first preference206
As second preference181
As third preference80
Total Offers Made224
first preference offers183
second preference offers32
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications490
As first preference201
As second preference194
As third preference94
Total Offers Made223
first preference offers176
second preference offers41
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications469
As first preference239
As second preference161
As third preference69
Total Offers Made223
first preference offers197
second preference offers24
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications447
As first preference224
As second preference148
As third preference75
Total Offers Made223
first preference offers197
second preference offers25
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications491
As first preference238
As second preference172
As third preference81
Total Offers Made223
first preference offers215
second preference offers8
third preference offers0

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
68.8%
any other white background ethnic origin
9.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin
3.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
3%
indian ethnic origin
3%
african ethnic origin
3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.6%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.6%
chinese ethnic origin
1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin
1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.8%
caribbean ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
73.3%
any other white background ethnic origin
7.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
3.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin
3%
indian ethnic origin
2.9%
african ethnic origin
2.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin
1%
chinese ethnic origin
0.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.6%

Nearby Schools

Rucstall Primary School

(0.42 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Holbein Close, , RG21 3EX

Fairfields Primary School

(0.45 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Council Road, , RG21 3DH

Queen Mary's College

(0.55 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 16-19, Gender: Mixed

Address: Cliddesden Road, , RG21 3HF