Queen Mary's College vs The Costello School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 869 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Mary's College
Basingstoke · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
The Costello School
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,160 students
| Measure | Queen Mary's College Basingstoke, South East | The Costello School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #242 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #1200 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 0 | 1,160 |
| Pupils on roll | 0 | 1,160 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | – | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.49 |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.qmc.ac.uk | www.costelloschool.co.uk |
The verdict
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 Queen Mary's College better than The Costello School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Queen Mary's College and The Costello School?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Mary's College: 0. The Costello School: 1,160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Mary's College and The Costello School rank in South East?
Queen Mary's College is unranked and The Costello School is 242nd of 679 among sixth form schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).