Best 3 Secondary schools in Basingstoke – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: The Vyne Community School (Secondary) in Basingstoke; Brighton Hill Community School (Secondary) in Basingstoke; The Costello School (Secondary) in Basingstoke — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Vyne Community School, Brighton Hill Community School and The Costello School. They are secondary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Basingstoke, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Vyne Community School), published Jun 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for The Vyne Community School (Jun 2022). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,250, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as South Farnham Educational Trust and Bohunt Education Trust.

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Attribute	The Vyne Community School RG21 5PB	Brighton Hill Community School RG22 4HS	The Costello School RG21 4AL
Phase / Type	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 5PB	Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4HS	Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 4AL
Latest Ofsted	2 22 Jun 2022	2 15 Jun 2022	2 13 Dec 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	750	1259	1120
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Hampshire (850)	South Farnham Educational Trust	Bohunt Education Trust
Website	www.vyne.hants.sch.uk	www.brightonhill.hants.sch.uk	www.costelloschool.co.uk
Telephone	01256473003	01256350606	01256321263
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Vyne Community School

RG21 5PB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 5PB
Ofsted: 2 22 Jun 2022
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.vyne.hants.sch.uk
Telephone: 01256473003

Brighton Hill Community School

RG22 4HS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG22 4HS
Ofsted: 2 15 Jun 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: South Farnham Educational Trust
Website: www.brightonhill.hants.sch.uk
Telephone: 01256350606

The Costello School

RG21 4AL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 4AL
Ofsted: 2 13 Dec 2021
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bohunt Education Trust
Website: www.costelloschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01256321263

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.