The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
URN: 150839 • Basingstoke RG22 6HA
Overview
- Name
- The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
- URN
- 150839
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Halsey (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01256322691
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Western Way, Basingstoke RG22 6HA
Summary
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is a mixed secondary academy located in Hampshire, accommodating 896 pupils with a capacity of 1,000. The school is part of the South Farnham Educational Trust and is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement among students and staff. Its ethos emphasizes the development of responsible, confident young people who achieve strong academic results while embracing diversity and community values.
The school offers a structured curriculum designed to support students' educational journeys, with a focus on achieving high examination outcomes. It provides essential information for students regarding examination protocols and expectations, ensuring that they are well-prepared and informed throughout the assessment process.
Admissions are managed by Hampshire County Council, with a published admission number of 200 for each year group. The Blue Coat School is fully accessible for students with physical disabilities and serves as the designated secondary school for local junior schools, promoting inclusivity and community engagement. Parents interested in admissions are encouraged to reach out for guidance and tours.
The school offers a structured curriculum designed to support students' educational journeys, with a focus on achieving high examination outcomes. It provides essential information for students regarding examination protocols and expectations, ensuring that they are well-prepared and informed throughout the assessment process.
Admissions are managed by Hampshire County Council, with a published admission number of 200 for each year group. The Blue Coat School is fully accessible for students with physical disabilities and serves as the designated secondary school for local junior schools, promoting inclusivity and community engagement. Parents interested in admissions are encouraged to reach out for guidance and tours.
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Nearby alternatives
- Brighton Hill Community School (65.4)
- Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (65.0)
- The Costello School (59.3)
- The Vyne Community School (58.1)
- Cranbourne (54.9)
Key details
- LA
- Hampshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 896
- Boys
- 460
- Girls
- 436
- FSM %
- 33.10
- Open date
- 2024-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 896 | 460 | 436 | 1000 | 33.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1000 |
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