Reading Blue Coat School
URN: 110151 • Berkshire RG4 6SU
Overview
- Name
- Reading Blue Coat School
- URN
- 110151
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Pete Thomas (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189441005
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holme Park, Berkshire RG4 6SU
Summary
Reading Blue Coat School is an independent mixed school located in Berkshire, accommodating 824 students with a capacity for 920. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where kindness and engagement are core values. The academic programme is characterised by high expectations and a commitment to excellence, with a dedicated teaching staff focused on helping students achieve their potential at various stages of development.
The school also places significant emphasis on wellbeing, offering a rich pastoral curriculum that encourages pupils to explore ideas, values, and relationships. Co-curricular activities, including a new Adventure Education programme, provide opportunities for students to develop leadership and resilience skills outside the classroom.
In addition to academic and personal growth, Reading Blue Coat School actively engages with the local community, recently partnering with Reading Rugby Football Club to enhance sports facilities and opportunities. The school aims to inspire students through a diverse curriculum that includes specialist subjects and promotes a sense of belonging and pride within the school community.
The school also places significant emphasis on wellbeing, offering a rich pastoral curriculum that encourages pupils to explore ideas, values, and relationships. Co-curricular activities, including a new Adventure Education programme, provide opportunities for students to develop leadership and resilience skills outside the classroom.
In addition to academic and personal growth, Reading Blue Coat School actively engages with the local community, recently partnering with Reading Rugby Football Club to enhance sports facilities and opportunities. The school aims to inspire students through a diverse curriculum that includes specialist subjects and promotes a sense of belonging and pride within the school community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Langley Hall Arts Academy (52.2)
- Meadowbrook Montessori School (46.4)
- St Gabriel's School (44.3)
- Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery (43.4)
- Upton House School (42.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 824 | 696 | 128 | 920 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 791 | 710 | 81 | 850 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 819 | 719 | 100 | 850 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 819 | 719 | 100 | 799 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 785 | 705 | 80 | 799 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 757 | 674 | 83 | 799 | 0.00 |
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