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Reading Blue Coat School
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Academic Progress: Performance is above national average; pupils make good progress across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show exceptional self-confidence, self-esteem, and respect.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding measures are in place, promoting pupil welfare and safety.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership demonstrates good skills and fulfills responsibilities effectively.
Qualifications and Training: Teaching enables good progress and uses suitable resources.
Current Educational Practices: Development includes digital technology and revised curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Outstanding teaching in developing reading, writing, and speaking.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents involved through effective communication and consultation.
Communication: School provides regular progress updates and has an active complaints process.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are pleased with the teaching and extracurricular activities.
Extracurricular Offerings: High participation in diverse activities, including sports and arts.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Enrichment activities support academic achievement and personal growth.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils are well-prepared for university and career paths.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth Form provides excellent academic and personal development opportunities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils receive specialist help; no significant attainment differences.
Subjects Offered: Offers a broad curriculum at GCSE and A-level, covering multiple disciplines.
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Reading Blue Coat School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 791 students from age 11-18 yr.
Tuition fee £6,655 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Thank you for visiting Reading Blue Coat School. I hope you will find this website to be a useful tool and a window through which you may get a peek of this unique institution. We are renowned for our superior co-curricular offerings, exemplary academic standards, and tender spiritual care. More than this, though, we foster an atmosphere that fosters the development of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and positive learning habits, all of which support our students in realising their full potential at Blue Coat and beyond. We are a caring society that strikes a balance between aspiration and effort and respect and consideration. Please stop by; you will be made to feel very welcome.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 20.00% | 25.00% |
| Day Fees | £6,655 | £6,080 to £9,145 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 18.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 1% | 37.5% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.35% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.7% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.45% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.14 | 2.57 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 96.91% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.55% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.91% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 41.18% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.36% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.28% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.61% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.61% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.11% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.67% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.08 | 3 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.2% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.8% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.8% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 15.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.93% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.79% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.86% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.57% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.93% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.12 | 3.06 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 97.78% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.22% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.67% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44.22% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.33% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.08% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.08% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.31% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.15% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.1 | 3.11 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.29% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 19.71% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.57% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 18.43% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.43% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 22.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.38% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.54% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 24.92% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.85% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.31% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.71% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 155 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.71% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.86% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.14% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.14% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.14% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.14% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.05 | 32.43 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.64 | 32.65 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.00% | 15.41% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 117 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 63% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.14% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.57% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 45.31 | 39.79 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.37 | 40.17 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.2% | 20.73% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 120 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 63.29% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.86% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.71% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.43 1 | 34.23 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.14 2 | 34.33 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.8% | 14.01% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 125 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | - | 61.33% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.17% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.24 1 | 34.73 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.77 4 | 34.95 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.8% | 17.63% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 30.4% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.2% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.6% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.62 | 30.02 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.13 | 31.56 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 37.6% | 16.84% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 24.4% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.4% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.8% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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