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Wokingham Private schools

Reading Blue Coat School

Holme Park, Sonning Lane, RG4 6SU

Reading Blue Coat School is a private secondary-stage school in Berkshire, Berkshire, with a published age range of 11-19.

Private school Co-ed Ages 11-19 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

A 1646 foundation sits behind Reading Blue Coat's transition into a fully co-educational community. Girls joined Year 7 in 2023, the Sixth Form has welcomed girls for more than 40 years, and the planned 2027 change extends that model across the school. The 46-acre Thames-side campus is a day-school setting for ages 11 to 19.

Academic life moves from a common foundation towards greater choice. Younger pupils study core subjects with languages, humanities, creative arts, Religious Studies and Physical Education. From Year 9, the GCSE route includes IGCSEs; the Sixth Form has 26 A-level subjects and the Extended Project Qualification.

Learning support and pastoral care accompany clubs, societies, adventure education, performing arts, sport, leadership and service. Entry involves visits, registration, assessment and references, while Sixth Form applicants have separate GCSE requirements and an interview. The change to co-education is still a live part of the institution's identity, so the relevant year group's arrangements matter.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 17.7 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 27.3% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Wokingham and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Reading Blue Coat School, Wokingham, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
17.7
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
0.10
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Wokingham and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Reading Blue Coat School, Wokingham, and England. 80 53.3 26.7 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
11-19
Headteacher
Mr Pete Thomas
Pupil roll
850 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Sonning-on-Thames, Berkshire
Postcode
RG4 6SU
Area
Wokingham

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Pete Thomas

School contact

School phone
01189441005

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01189441005
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£8,700 per term for all year groups in 2026/27, including VAT
Scholarships and bursaries
Bursaries available
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school
Papers and stages
1 stage
Format
Interview stage

Papers and rounds

  1. Round 2

    Interview

    Year 7 and Year 9 interview and reference review

    The senior admissions process includes interview and reference review.

Published assessment components

Interview is listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

  • Interview

    The senior admissions process includes interview and reference review.

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 application closes

    30 October 2026

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  2. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 assessment day

    November to December 2026

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  3. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 offer letters sent

    Week commencing 11 January 2027

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  4. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 final acceptance

    5 March 2027

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  5. Year 9 (13+) September 2028 application closes

    30 October 2026

    Entry route: Year 9 (13+); entry year: September 2028.

  6. Year 9 (13+) September 2028 assessment day

    November to December 2026

    Entry route: Year 9 (13+); entry year: September 2028.

  7. Year 9 (13+) September 2028 offer letters sent

    Week commencing 30 November 2026

    Entry route: Year 9 (13+); entry year: September 2028.

  8. Year 9 (13+) September 2028 final acceptance

    29 January 2027

    Entry route: Year 9 (13+); entry year: September 2028.

  9. Sixth Form (16+) September 2027 application closes

    30 October 2026

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

  10. Sixth Form (16+) September 2027 offer letters sent

    Week commencing 7 December 2026

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

  11. Sixth Form (16+) September 2027 scholarship application closes

    30 October 2026

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

  12. Sixth Form (16+) September 2027 final acceptance

    22 January 2027

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
17.7 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
0.10 EBacc APS
A-level results
27.3% AAB or better
A-level average points
44.50 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: Not yet verified

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Reading Blue Coat School handle admissions?

Reading Blue Coat School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Reading Blue Coat School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Reading Blue Coat School?

Year 7 (11+) September 2027 application closes: 30 October 2026. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 assessment day: November to December 2026. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 offer letters sent: Week commencing 11 January 2027. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 final acceptance: 5 March 2027. Year 9 (13+) September 2028 application closes: 30 October 2026. Year 9 (13+) September 2028 assessment day: November to December 2026. Year 9 (13+) September 2028 offer letters sent: Week commencing 30 November 2026. Year 9 (13+) September 2028 final acceptance: 29 January 2027. Sixth Form (16+) September 2027 application closes: 30 October 2026. Sixth Form (16+) September 2027 offer letters sent: Week commencing 7 December 2026. Sixth Form (16+) September 2027 scholarship application closes: 30 October 2026. Sixth Form (16+) September 2027 final acceptance: 22 January 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Reading Blue Coat School?

Reading Blue Coat School is currently rated Standards met.