Rucstall Primary School vs The Costello School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 578 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rucstall Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
The Costello School
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,160 students
| Measure | Rucstall Primary School Basingstoke, South East | The Costello School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #199 of 2,471 | #242 of 679 |
| National rank | #957 of 15,697 | #1200 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 204 | 1,160 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 1,160 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| 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 | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rucstall.hants.sch.uk | www.costelloschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rucstall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 65.9).
- •The Costello School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 204.
- •Rucstall Primary School is a local authority school while The Costello School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rucstall Primary School better than The Costello School?
On the Success Index (England), Rucstall Primary School ranks higher (88.7 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 Rucstall Primary School and The Costello School?
About 578 m in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rucstall Primary School: 204. The Costello School: 1,160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rucstall Primary School and The Costello School rank in South East?
Rucstall Primary School is 199th of 2,471 and The Costello School is 242nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).