The Costello School vs The Vyne Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Costello School
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,160 students
The Vyne Community School
Basingstoke · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
740 students
| Measure | The Costello School Basingstoke, South East | The Vyne Community School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #242 of 679 | #405 of 679 |
| National rank | #1200 of 4,090 | #2470 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,160 | 740 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,160 | 740 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.6% | 37.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.2% | 59% |
| EBacc average points | 4.49 | 3.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.costelloschool.co.uk | www.vyne.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Costello School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.9 vs 39.8).
- •The Costello School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 740.
- •The Costello School is a academy school while The Vyne Community School is a local authority 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 The Costello School better than The Vyne Community School?
On the Success Index (England), The Costello School ranks higher (65.9 vs 39.8 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 The Costello School and The Vyne Community School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Costello School: 1,160. The Vyne Community School: 740. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Costello School and The Vyne Community School rank in South East?
The Costello School is 242nd of 679 and The Vyne Community School is 405th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).