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.
Thom S and Josh W continuing to make their mark on the Bath RFC pathway 🏉
Both represented the Bath U16 Academy at an end of season tournament held at the University of Warwick, coming up against strong sides from Saracens, Sale and Harlequins.
Great experience at a high level and good to see their progress continuing 👏
#ReadingBlueCoat #RBCSport #Rugby #PlayerPathway #SchoolSport
Our Open Morning returns on Saturday 16 May and is your chance to step inside Reading Blue Coat and see what sets the school apart.
Take a look around our 46 acre campus by the Thames, meet staff and students, and get a feel for life at Reading Blue Coat. Discover how our school inspires students to explore acedemic subjects, new co-curricular opportunities and see what makes our school a special place to learn and grow.
Spaces are already filling, so we’d recommend booking early!
Book now at rbcs.org.uk
📍 Reading Blue Coat
📅 Saturday 16 May 2026
🕛 9:30am to 12:30pm
#ReadingBlueCoat #OpenMorning #IndependentDaySchool
Science Club swapped the classroom for a hard hat tour at the end of term, heading behind the scenes of our new Performing Arts Centre 👷♂️
Students explored the construction site and saw how ideas around energy and sustainability are being put into practice. It brought their current studies to life in a really tangible way, with plenty to take back into the classroom.
#ReadingBlueCoat #RBCCommunity #STEM #SchoolLife #Sustainability
🎉 Only 4 Weeks to Go! 🎉
We are excited to begin the countdown to the READING OLD BLUES REUNION DAY taking place on SATURDAY 9 MAY 💙
If you haven’t signed up yet, now is your chance to lock in your place for a day packed with nostalgia, connection, and celebration:
🥂 Arrival drinks to welcome you back
🍽️ Buffet lunch with fellow Old Blues
🏫 Tours of the School to see what’s changed (and what hasn’t!)
📚 Archive treasures from the School’s history to help you take a true walk down memory lane
This is your chance to return to the place where it all began.
This special event is open to ALL OLD BLUES, with a particular welcome to those marking their 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50‑year reunions.
👉 Don’t miss out — sign up using the link below and don`t forget to share this with your Old Blues friends.
www.trybooking.com/uk/FVNI
💙 We cannot wait to welcome you back to Reading Blue Coat 💙
#oldbluesreunion #4weekstogo #ReunionCountdown #memorylane #schooldays #oldbluesfamily #ReadingBlueCoat #readingoldblues
Easter holiday campers enjoyed plenty of fresh air, storytelling and a bit of adventure here at Reading Blue Coat 🌿📖
Through our Nature to Narrative creative writing course, outdoor challenges and teamwork fed straight into their writing, with ideas sparked by everything around them.
Author Iszi Lawrence was a real highlight, bringing Tudor England and Ancient Egypt to life and getting students creating their own stories, even writing letters as Henry VIII.
A close up Birds of Prey experience added something completely different, with Fagin the Western Screech Owl, Luke Skywalker the Little Owl, Pumba the Tawny Owl, cute Toodles the Indian Scops Owl and Noddy the European Kestrel - just some of the memorable visitors who quickly found their way into the children`s writing 🦉
@iszi_lawrence @berkshire_birds_of_prey #ReadingBlueCoat #HolidayCamp #CreativeWriting #OutdoorLearning #RBCCommunity #iszilawrence #berkshirebirdsofprey
Our Sixth Form volunteers brought plenty of energy (and a few very enthusiastic warm-up moves 😄) to Thameside Primary through the Aldworth Partnership.
Alex, James and Evie have quickly become familiar faces, with pupils racing over to greet them as soon as they arrive. There’s always a buzz in the room, whether it’s singing, laughing or getting stuck into activities together.
The real highlight? The Kindness Song has become such a hit, it’s now part of the school’s assembly line-up 🎶
A big thank you to the team for the time, care and positivity they bring each week 💙
@thamesideprimary
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Neverland is calling… ✨
Three weeks to go until our Lower School production of Peter Pan and Wendy lands at the Kenton Theatre.
Rehearsals have been full of creativity (and a fair bit of flying practice), with students bringing their own take to this well-known story.
We’ll be sharing more as things come together - for now, here’s a glimpse behind the scenes 👀
🎟️ Book now and join us in Neverland 👉 thekenton.org.uk/whats-on/peter-pan-wendy
#ReadingBlueCoat #PeterPan #SchoolProduction #BehindTheScenes #PerformingArts #KentonTheatre @kentontheatre
A lovely way to spend Easter Monday at Reading Blue Coat🐣🎨
Year 7 and 8 students got creative in our Easter egg painting competition, taking inspiration from the German tradition of decorating eggs to hang on branches. The designs were full of personality, with everything from Minions and Star Wars characters to German landmarks and classic Easter bunnies.
Mr Ennis had the tricky job of judging, looking out for creativity, sense of fun, tidiness and originality across a fantastic range of entries.
A brilliant way to celebrate Easter together 👏💙
#ReadingBlueCoat #RBCCommunity #EasterMonday #CreativeLearning #SchoolLife
Eight cadets and two members of staff represented Reading Blue Coat at the HQ South East Military Skills Competition, held at Pippingford Park Training Area between 13 and 15 March. A clear but cold start set the tone for the weekend,...
