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Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

Basingstoke and Deane, RG22 6SRSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is a state-funded mixed secondary in Hampshire, serving pupils aged 11 to 16 in the Basingstoke and Deane borough. It sits within a local authority that contains 80 secondary schools, only three of which hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. Among its peers in the same LA, the school is not ranked in the top tier — Sparsholt College Hampshire, Lift Winton, and Thornden School are the three highest-scoring institutions locally. Bishop Challoner’s own Ofsted rating is Good, a solid standing in a competitive landscape where the majority of schools are rated Good or better. The school is Roman Catholic in character, led by headteacher John Wright, and currently educates 891 pupils. Its religious designation gives it a distinct identity within Hampshire’s secondary mix, and families seeking a faith-based environment will find that reflected in its ethos and facilities, which include a dedicated Chapel on site.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSt Michael's Road, Basingstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, RG22 6SR
HeadteacherJohn Wright
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils891

Facilities

8
LibrarySwimming PoolICT SuiteAstro TurfDining HallSixth Form CentreArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

BasketballDanceHockeyNetballGymnasticsMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessDramaGardeningScience ClubBook ClubFilm ClubDebateEco ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:35

Source: bcs.hants.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.