The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.1 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
33.1
10.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
22.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 896
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 33.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Miss Jane Halsey
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
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Location
Western Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Limington House School
Special school · 528m away
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
Secondary · 623m away
Hawthorns School
Special school · 663m away
Grangeside School
Special school · 663m away
Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke
Academy · 663m away
Park View Infant School
Primary · 713m away
Park View Primary School
Primary · 713m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Blue Coat School Basingstoke a selective school?
No. The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke currently has 896 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Blue Coat School Basingstoke take?
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is in Basingstoke, RG22 6HA, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Blue Coat School Basingstoke have a sixth form?
No, The Blue Coat School Basingstoke does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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