Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is a

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located in

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, Hampshire, England, founded in 1975. Students come mainly from three Catholic primary schools: St Annes, (Basingstoke), St Bedes (Basingstoke) and St John the Baptist (Andover) though other students are enrolled as well. In recent years the school has begun redevelopment of many of the facilities including the construction of a new library and a radio station. They have also now constructed a new sports hall, as well as a new building, the Pope Francis Wing.

Religious emphasis

Each house/tutor has their own classroom/Tutor room which, in the morning registration is held for each tutor. Unlike many nearby schools, Bishop Challoner has

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as a core

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subject.

References

External links

School Website

St. Joseph's Catholic Church (official website)
Schools in Basingstoke Catholic secondary schools in the Diocese of Portsmouth Educational institutions established in 1975 1975 establishments in England Voluntary aided schools in England {{Hampshire-school-stub