Best secondary schools in Basingstoke (2026)
Basingstoke has 7 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School, in the top 10% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 43.4, against 46.1 for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Basingstoke has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 10% in England |
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School Basingstoke · Roman Catholic |
58.5 | 59.3 | 68% | No rating | |
2 Top 47% in England |
The Costello School Basingstoke |
46.5 | 47.3 | 50% | Report card | |
3 Top 49% in England |
Brighton Hill Community School Basingstoke |
45.7 | 44.5 | 44% | Report card | |
4 Bottom 25% in England |
Cranbourne Basingstoke |
40.5 | 42.7 | 42% | Report card | |
5 Bottom 23% in England |
The Vyne Community School Basingstoke |
40.4 | 43.0 | 38% | Report card | |
6 Bottom 5% in England |
Everest Community Academy Basingstoke |
35.2 | 34.2 | 23% | Not judged | |
7 Bottom 3% in England |
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Basingstoke |
33.1 | 33.1 | 20% | Requires improvement |
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What is the best secondary school in Basingstoke?
On exam results over the last three years, Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is the top-ranked secondary school in Basingstoke, in the top 10% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.