The Costello School
Academy in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
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The Costello School is an 11–16 mixed secondary school with academy status in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England.[1]
| The Costello School | |
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| Location | |
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Crossborough Hill, London Road , , RG21 4AL England | |
| Coordinates | 51.2617°N 1.0789°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Enjoy, Respect, Achieve. |
| Established | 1908 |
| Founder | Harriet Costello |
| Local authority | Hampshire County Council |
| Trust | Bohunt Education Trust |
| Department for Education URN | 138287 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head teacher | Andrew Conway |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age range | 11–16 |
| Enrolment | 1,164 (2025) |
| Capacity | 1,200 |
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| Website | www |
It originally opened as Basingstoke High School for girls. It became Harriet Costello Secondary School in 1972 when it became a co-ed, but was renamed Costello Technology College after gaining specialist Technology College status. The school was converted to academy status on 1 July 2012 and was renamed The Costello School. Before becoming an academy it was a community school under the direct control of Hampshire County Council. The school continues to coordinate with Hampshire County Council for admissions. The school, as of 1 September 2018, is now part of the multi-academy trust (MAT) Bohunt Education Trust.
Notable alumni
- Elizabeth Hurley, actress[2]
- Tom Rees, ex-England rugby union footballer
