School profile

Reading Blue Coat School

Other independent school · Berkshire, RG4 6SU

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#187 of 2,536

Better than 92% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 19
Pupils850
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Pete Thomas
Local authorityWokingham
Opened09 Oct 1957
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 110151.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWokinghamEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.19.554.146.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%77.4%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%62.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%22.5%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%73.6%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4114--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWokinghamEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.44.5, better than England, better than Wokingham37.5435
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels43.75, better than England, better than Wokingham38.135.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better27.3%, better than England, better than Wokingham20.4%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.03, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study142--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils850
Girls193
Boys657
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.102
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.92.8%
Higher education76.8%
Employment8.8%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.3.2%
Apprenticeship1.6%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Reading Blue Coat School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimarySonning Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.0 miPrimarySt Dominic Savio Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
1.2 miSecondaryThe Bulmershe SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miPrimaryWillow Bank Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miPrimaryWillow Bank Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.3 miSecondaryWaingelsAcademy converter
Good
1.4 miPrimaryHighwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.4 miNurseryThe Ambleside CentreLocal authority nursery school
Requires improvement
1.4 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.5 miPrimaryMicklands Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Reading Blue Coat School

How does Reading Blue Coat School rank in England?

Reading Blue Coat School ranks 187 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 92% of schools).

What are Reading Blue Coat School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Reading Blue Coat School was B+, and 27.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Reading Blue Coat School?

Reading Blue Coat School has 850 pupils aged 11 to 19.

Does Reading Blue Coat School have a sixth form?

Yes, Reading Blue Coat School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.