Looking for a secondary school in Basingstoke and Deane
If you are looking for a secondary school for your child from September 2026 then it’s almost time to apply. For more information on the application process take a look at Hampshire County Council’s website.
Hampshire County Council also has a handy list of key dates including when applications open, the deadline and the date you will find out what school your child has been allocated.
You’ll also find a useful school finder tool on the Hampshire County Council website which highlights the catchment areas for each school so you can see if you fall into these.
We’ve put together a list of the 2025 open days for the secondary schools in Basingstoke and Deane so you can plan your visits:
The Blue Coat School
Western Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6HA
Open evening and open morning dates are yet to be set for The Blue Coat School.
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
St Michael’s Road, Basingstoke, RG22 6SR
TBC
Find out about admissions for Bishop Challoner and contact the school via it's website.
Brighton Hill Community School
Brighton Way, Basingstoke, RG22 4HS
Monday 6 October - Open Evening from 6pm to 8pm
Brighton Hill Community School will also be holding tours week beginning Monday 29 September from 9am to 9.30am and also Wednesday 8 October to Friday 10 October. Please contact Brighton Hill Community School to book a visit at reception@brightonhill.hants.sch.uk or phone 01256 350606.
The Clere School
Earlstone Common, Burghclere, Newbury, RG20 9HP
TBC
Find out more about The Clere School.
The Costello School
Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 4AL
Thursday 2 October 2025 – Open Evening
Monday 6 October to Wednesday 8 October, Monday 14 October to Wednesday 15 October - Open mornings
More information can be found on the Costello School website.
Cranbourne
Wessex Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3NP
TBC
Everest Community Academy
Oxford Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9UP
TBC
The Hurst School
Brimpton Road, Baughurst, Tadley, RG26 5NL
Thursday 2 October - Open Evening from 6pm to 8pm
Headteacher presentations will take place at 6.30pm and 7:.0pm, and visitors will be able to tour the school’s facilities. There is no need to book a place for the Open Evening.
The Hurst School will also hold Open Mornings for Year 6 children and their parents on the mornings of Monday 6, Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 October. This is an opportunity to tour the school and ask any questions to members of the Senior Leadership Team. You will need to book a place on an Open Morning. Please telephone 0118 981 7474 to book a place.
The Vyne Community School
Vyne Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5PB
Thursday 25 September 2025 – Open Evening from 6pm to 8pm
The Vyne Community School will also have two year 6 Coffee Mornings - Monday 29 September 2025 and Tuesday 30 September 2025.
Testbourne Community School
Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7JF
Thursday 25 September 2025 - Open Evening
Testbourne Community School will also have three open mornings Tuesday 30 September, Thursday 2 October and Wednesday 22 October which you will need to book to attend.
Private and independent schools
There are also a number of private or independent schools in the borough. These will have their own admissions process so please check individual schools’ websites for details on how to apply and deadlines. Open dates for these are as follows:
Cheam School
Headley, Newbury, Berkshire, RG19 8LD
Friday 10 October 2025, 9.45am to 12.00pm
Register for the open morning on their website.
Sherfield School
Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook, Hampshire RG27 0HU
Friday 19 September 2025 (morning)
Find out more on their admissions page.
St Michaels School
Harts Lane, Burghclere, Hampshire, RG20 9JW
Take a look at the St Michaels School admissions policy and contact them for more details.
Wellesley Prep School
Stratfield Turgis, Hook, RG27 0AR
Wellesley Prep School is an independent co‑educational school which educates children up to the age of 13. You can book a tour via their website.
If you have any questions please contact the schools direct or Hampshire County Council. The dates are correct at the time for publishing.
Updated June 2025
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