The Costello School Explained

The Costello School
Motto:Enjoy, Respect, Achieve.
Address:Crossborough Hill, London Road
Town:Basingstoke
County:Hampshire
Postcode:RG21 4AL
Country:England
Type:Academy
Established:1908
Founder:Harriet Costello
Local Authority:Hampshire County Council
Trust:Bohunt Education Trust
Urn:138287
Ofsted:Yes
Head Teacher:Andrew Conway (Acting)
Enrolment:1,124
Enrolment As Of:2021
Capacity:1,200
Gender:Mixed
Age Range:11–16

The Costello School is an 11–16 mixed secondary school with academy status in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England.[1]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Switch to The Costello School web site . Costello.hants.sch.uk . 2014-03-05.
  2. Web site: Elizabeth Hurley – Fashion Designer . Fashionmodeldirectory.com . 2014-03-05.