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Reading Blue Coat School

Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6SU

ISC

Contact Information

School Information

Reading Blue Coat is a school with 670 pupils purposefully engaged in developing their great potential. The care and nurturing of the individual is our primary concern. Academic success is an important part of our goal, but of equal importance are the other facets that equip young people to meet the challenges of life. This school thrives on positive relationships, ambition and inspiration.

General Information

Gender: Boys (some girls)
Day/Boarding: Day
Age Range - Boys: Prep, Senior, Sixth
Age Range - Girls: Sixth
Size: 665
School Inspection Report: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: HMC

Fees per term

Boarding (£):  
Day (£): 4130 - 4130

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Interview, Report, Common Entrance Exam (11+), Visit
Scholarships, Bursaries: Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range     11 - 18 16 - 18    
Pupil Numbers     619 46 149 46

Subjects taught

Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computing/ICT, Design and Technology (DT), Double/Triple Award Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, General Studies, Geography, Geology, German, Government/Politics, History, History of Art, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, Spanish

Facilities

Art studio, CDT Centre, Climbing Wall, Common Room, Cricket nets, Drama Studio, Fitness suite, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts

Activities

Amnesty International, Archery, Art, CCF/ACF, Chess, Choir, Climbing, Community Service, Computing/IT, Creative Writing, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Environmental/Green club, Film/Video Club, French cine/news Club, Life Saving/First Aid, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Science club, Scuba diving, Skiing, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Understanding Industry, World Challenge, Year book, Young Enterprise

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Climbing Wall, Cricket, Cross Country, Fencing, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Dietary Catered For: Other, Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 17478
DfE Reference Number: 872 / 6006