The Costello School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 1,160 pupils · London Road, Basingstoke
The council’s dates, for reference
The Costello School sets its own term dates. These are Hampshire’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 31 August 2026Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027
12 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027
15 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Wednesday, 21 July 2027
101 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
41 days
Next up: Autumn term, 1 September 2026.
Read from hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/schoolholidays. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
About The Costello School
The Costello School is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in London Road, Basingstoke, with 1,160 pupils.
TypeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
CouncilHampshire
Pupils1,160 of 1,120 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 July 2012
URN138287
Websitewww.costelloschool.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.
Nearby schools
Children at more than one school? These are the closest.
Rucstall Primary School
0.4 mi · Primary
Fairfields Primary School
0.4 mi · Primary
Queen Mary's College
0.5 mi · Sixth form or 16+
Basingstoke College of Technology
0.7 mi · Sixth form or 16+
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
0.8 mi · Primary
South View Junior School
0.9 mi · Primary
Where it is
Crossborough HillLondon Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 4AL
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