The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 17.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
17.7
26.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
12% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 824
- Capacity
- 90%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Head
- Mr Pete Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Holme Park, Sonning-on-Thames, Berkshire, Berkshire, RG4 6SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSonning Church of England Primary School
Primary · 736m away
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Bulmershe School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Willow Bank Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Willow Bank Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Addington School
Special school · 2.0km away
Waingels
Secondary · 2.1km away
Highwood Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Reading Blue Coat School a selective school?
Yes. Reading Blue Coat School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Reading Blue Coat School?
Reading Blue Coat School currently has 824 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Reading Blue Coat School take?
Reading Blue Coat School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Reading Blue Coat School?
Reading Blue Coat School is in Berkshire, RG4 6SU, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Reading Blue Coat School have a sixth form?
Yes, Reading Blue Coat School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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