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Reading Blue Coat School
Independent school · Wokingham
| Address | Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Berkshire, RG4 6SU |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11–19 |
| Pupils | 850 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01189441005 |
| Website | https://www.rbcs.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 15 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
New students' induction day Friday 4 September. Half terms begin after school (16.10) on the Friday given; term resumes on the Monday given. Autumn and Spring terms end 13.00. Saturday events: Open Mornings 3 Oct and 15 May; Prize Giving and Leavers' Service Saturday 10 July. Public holiday Monday 3 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees (all year groups, including VAT at 20%) | £8,700.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £1,250.00
Application fee £120, non-refundable except for families on Universal Credit. Acceptance deposit £1,250 including VAT, credited against final invoice. Fees in Advance scheme document shows termly prepayment of £7,250 ex VAT. Fees include pupil accident and personal effects insurance.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+), Sixth Form (16+)
Apply online by the admissions deadline. The school requests a reference from the current school, then invites applicants to a weekday assessment day in November or early December with an interview, online assessments and activities. Year 7 offers are sent w/c 11 January 2027.
- Online assessment (verbal and non-verbal reasoning, English comprehension, mathematics)
- Interview with a member of teaching staff
- Reference from current school
- Team-building activities
Registration deadline: Fri 30 Oct 2026
Open events: Sixth Form Open Evening Tue 13 Oct 2026, Group tour 10:30-12:30 (spaces available) Tue 8 Dec 2026, Whole School Open Morning Sat 15 May 2027
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| School bus network | Reading, Wokingham, Henley, Bracknell |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.