Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
Address: St Michael's Road
Town/City: Basingstoke
County: Hampshire
Postcode: RG22 6SR
Telephone Number: 01256 462661
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Wright
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 894 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.1%

Location and administration

URN: 116478
DfE Number: 850/4604
UKPRN: 10014870
UPRN: 10000451782
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (E07000084)
Constituency: Basingstoke (E14001078)
Electoral Ward: South Ham (E05013091)
Diocese: RC16(Diocese of Portsmouth (rc))

Easting & Northing: 461306E, 151187N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 15' 25.9" N 1° 7' 21.81" W
Plus Code: 9C3W7V4G+VW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Park View Primary School (0.3km)
  2. St Anne's Catholic Primary School (0.6km)
  3. The Blue Coat School Basingstoke (0.6km)
  4. Limington House School (0.6km)
  5. Chiltern Primary School (0.8km)
  6. Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke (0.9km)
  7. Brighton Hill Community School (1.2km)
  8. Castle Hill Infant School (1.3km)
  9. Castle Hill Primary School (1.3km)
  10. Kings Furlong Junior School (1.4km)
Governors

  • Miss Emma Allsopp - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Mrs Caroline Hartgill - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Fr John Lee - Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 7 September 2026.
  • Mr David Letherby - Governor. Appointed on 22 December 2017 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 21 December 2025.
  • Mrs Alison Mackay - Governor. Appointed on 7 April 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 6 April 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Megan - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Mr Roger Poole - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2016 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 11 September 2028.
  • Mr Kieran Sidley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 October 2018 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 18 October 2026.
  • Mr Toby Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 October 2029.
  • Mr Rob Waugh-Bacchus - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 October 2029.
  • Mr Michael Whitty - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 2 December 2027.
  • Mr John Wright - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).