St Paul's Catholic College vs The Costello School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 72 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's Catholic College
Burgess Hill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,160 students
The Costello School
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,160 students
| Measure | St Paul's Catholic College Burgess Hill, South East | The Costello School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #120 of 679 | #242 of 679 |
| National rank | #428 of 4,090 | #1200 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,160 | 1,160 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,160 | 1,160 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.5 | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.5% | 49.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.3% | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.13 | 4.49 |
| A level points per entry | 36.9 | – |
| town | Burgess Hill | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stpaulscatholiccollege.co.uk | www.costelloschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 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 St Paul's Catholic College better than The Costello School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic College ranks higher (85.3 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 St Paul's Catholic College and The Costello School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Burgess Hill and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Paul's Catholic College: 1,160. The Costello School: 1,160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Paul's Catholic College and The Costello School rank in South East?
St Paul's Catholic College is 120th of 679 and The Costello School is 242nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).