Schools in Basingstoke
Basingstoke has 57 schools: 44 primary and 13 secondary or all-through. 72% of the 53 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School has the highest Attainment 8 score (58.1 in 2026). Among primary schools, Rucstall Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (90% in 2025).
- 58 schools
- 13 secondary
- 44 primary
Secondary Schools in Basingstoke
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School | Good | 58.1 (2026) | +0.78 (2024) | 894 |
| 2 | The Costello School | Expected standard | 50.4 (2026) | -0.03 (2024) | 1,160 |
| 3 | The Vyne Community School | Needs attention | 47.1 (2026) | -0.63 (2024) | 740 |
| 4 | Brighton Hill Community School | Expected standard | 45.2 (2026) | +0.01 (2024) | 1,284 |
| 5 | Cranbourne | Needs attention | 42.1 (2026) | -0.13 (2024) | 1,088 |
| 6 | Everest Community Academy | Requires Improvement | 38.1 (2026) | -1.12 (2024) | 740 |
| 7 | The Blue Coat School Basingstoke | – | 35.2 (2026) | – | 837 |
| 8 | Chiltern Way Academy Austen | Good | 12.6 (2025) | -2.91 (2024) | 128 |
| 9 | Basingstoke College of Technology | Good | – | – | – |
| 10 | Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke | – | – | – | 66 |
| 11 | Dove House Academy | Outstanding | – | – | 238 |
| 12 | Limington House School | Good | – | – | 103 |
| 13 | Queen Mary's College | Good | – | – | – |
Primary Schools in Basingstoke
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.