SchoolScoresBishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
St Michael's Road, Basingstoke, RG22 6SR
01256 462661 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 May 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 September 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
155 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Basingstoke comparisons use the 3 of its 8 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Basingstoke | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 82% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 80% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 82% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 84% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 76% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 59 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 74% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | – | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 100 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 67% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 67% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 77% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 77% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Basingstoke figures pool parents at the Basingstoke schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
171 pupils in this year group.
68% — 24 points above the Hampshire average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 59.3 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.7 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
176 pupils in this year group.
95% — 3 points above the Hampshire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 72% | 40% | 13% |
| Further education college | 18% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 99% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hampshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 166 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 290 |
| Of those, offered a place | 157 (54%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 431 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 21.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 73% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.4% | 13.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.2% | 8.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 96% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.7% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 96% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 91% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 91% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 47% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 48% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 13.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Blue Coat School Basingstoke 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 20% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brighton Hill Community School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 2 expected · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cranbourne 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Queen Mary's College 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C+ average A level grade
- The Vyne Community School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Costello School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- Everest Community Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 23 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School?
89% of the 155 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 290 families put Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School as their first choice for 166 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 157 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116478.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.