Esher Church of England High School vs The Costello School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 51 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esher Church of England High School
Esher · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,160 students
The Costello School
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,160 students
| Measure | Esher Church of England High School Esher, South East | The Costello School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #151 of 679 | #242 of 679 |
| National rank | #599 of 4,090 | #1200 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,160 | 1,160 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,160 | 1,160 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.4 | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60.6% | 49.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.7% | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.12 | 4.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Esher | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk | www.costelloschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Esher Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 65.9).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Esher Church of England High School better than The Costello School?
On the Success Index (England), Esher Church of England High School ranks higher (80.3 vs 65.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Esher Church of England High School and The Costello School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Esher and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Esher Church of England High School: 1,160. The Costello School: 1,160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Esher Church of England High School and The Costello School rank in South East?
Esher Church of England High School is 151st of 679 and The Costello School is 242nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).