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Best 3 Secondary schools in Basingstoke – comparison

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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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?
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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.
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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.
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