I hope you find Reading Blue Coat to be a gem of a site as well as a wonderfully happy and progressive school. To be kind and engaged is what we expect of every member of our community. Kind to one another and to ourselves, and engaged with learning and the wealth of opportunities that can be enjoyed in and away from the classroom.
To start this term, Year 12 English Literature students headed into London to Theatre Royal Haymarket to watch a powerful production of Othello.
Seeing the play performed live brought the text to life, giving students a brilliant head start as they prepare to study it later in their A Level course. Watching this gripping performance was fantastic way to engage with the play beyond the classroom.
A big thank you to Miss McKean and Mrs Greenslade for accompanying the students and making the trip such a success ππ
#ReadingBlueCoat #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
We are excited to introduce our new tented indoor cricket facility at Reading Blue Coat π
This warm and spacious space is a fantastic way to make the most of the facilities Reading Blue Coat already have, ensuring students benefit from high-quality training opportunities all year round.
Head of Cricket Mr Blandford says:
π¬ βHaving a warm, dry and spacious area throughout the winter enables us to provide structured cricket sessions for everyone, from first time players to those aiming to play at a high level.β
Read the full story and discover how this fantastic new facility is supporting cricket at Reading Blue Coat - rbcs.org.uk/latest
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A Surprise on BBC Sounds! π€©
In her preβChristmas Desert Island Discs interview, the incredible Kate Winslet gave a lovely nod to Reading Blue Coat!
At around 8 minutes in, Kate mentions that her mother, Sally Bridges, once worked here as a Matron. What a wonderful surprise to hear our School mentioned on the BBC airwaves!
Catch the full interview on BBC Sounds, itβs a fantastic listen - https://tinyurl.com/ysmt9cvk
#ReadingBlueCoat #KateWinslet #DesertIslandDiscs #BBCSounds #SchoolCommunity
As Storm Goretti brings wind and rain to this Friday, weβre holding onto this calm moment from earlier in the week βοΈ
Captured by our Bursar at sunrise, this beautiful view of School House and our school grounds is a reminder that even on the greyest days, thereβs still plenty of character and quiet beauty across the campus.
Wishing our community a safe and positive end to the week, whatever the weather brings.
#ReadingBlueCoat #Sunrise #StormGoretti
π΅οΈββοΈ Code cracked! π§ π₯
In November, over 20 Year 9 students took part in the GCHQ National Language Challenge - a week filled with excitement, tension and some seriously tough problem-solving.
With the leaderboard remaining open until the Wednesday evening, one of our teams held 1st place nationally for much of the competition, leading to a nail-biting wait for the final results.
We are incredibly proud to share that Alec H, Aarav K, Aathik S and Ben B finished:
π 14th in the UK out of over 3,000 teams
π₯ 3rd in the South East out of 500+ teams
A huge well done to all students involved on this fantastic achievement a brilliant display of teamwork, resilience and super-sleuth problem-solving skills ππ§
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Old Blues, itβs time to book your ticket! β¨
The Reading Old Blues Association Annual Dinner is back on Saturday 21 March 2026 and booking is now OFFICIALLY OPEN. This is one of the highlights of the Old Blues calendar and tickets are already in demand.
π₯ Begin the evening with a welcome drink in Stone Hall
π½ Enjoy a formal three course dinner in the Buttery
π© Dress to impress in black tie or lounge suits
π Take part in the raffle and auction
π¬ Reconnect with old friends and share new stories
π Tickets
Β£45 standard
Β£20 for Old Blues under 30 with limited availability
If you are thinking about coming, book now! These tickets always sell quickly, and we would love to see as many Old Blues as possible. You can also book a table if you would like to attend with a group of Old Blues.
π Secure your place today
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FCSA
π For any questions, contact Louise Smith in the Foundation Office at lms@rbcs.org.uk or call 0118 933 5889.
An unforgettable evening awaits. We cannot wait to welcome you back to Reading Blue Coat.
#ReadingBlueCoat #OldBlues #alumni
Huge congratulations to Byron C on being selected for the Bath Rugby U18s residential camp over the holidays. A fantastic achievement and a real testament to his hard work and commitment.
Well done as well to Toby A who was selected for Bath Rugby U17s and featured against the U18s in their final warm up game before the Academy season resumed. Brilliant recognition for both players and we look forward to following their progress this season ππ
@bathrugby #ReadingBlueCoat #Rugby
π Happy New Year from Reading Blue Coat! π
As we turn the page to 2026, we celebrate the achievements that made this past year so special. We hope everyone had an enjoyable festive break and is ready for a busy Spring Term ahead. Wishing the very best of luck to our Year 13 students as they begin the year with their A Level mock exams.
Wishing our students, staff and community a joyful and prosperous New Year! β¨
#ReadingBlueCoat #HappyNewYear #happynewyear2026
