Visiting the School

Open Events

We warmly invite you and your family to join us at the Reading Blue Coat Open Morning, on Saturday 5 October 2024. Come along and visit our site, nestled within 46 acres of picturesque surroundings. Meet our Headmaster, Mr Pete Thomas, our dedicated staff, and our vibrant student body, and immerse yourselves in the spirit of our RBC community.

Highlights of the day include:

– Headmaster Welcome Talks: Gain insights from Mr Pete Thomas as he shares his vision for our school.
– Student-led Tours: Explore our campus and school life through the eyes of our enthusiastic students.
– Academic Department Activities: Immerse yourself in our diverse academic offerings through interactive activities and demonstrations.
– Co-curricular Showcase: Discover the richness of our co-curricular programme, created to provide holistic development.

And that’s just the beginning! Experience a morning of discovery and get a taste of life at Reading Blue Coat.

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Sixth Form Open Evening

Discover your future at Reading Blue Coat’s Sixth Form Open Evening!

Join us on Tuesday 15 October 2024 for an evening tailored to parents and students keen to explore the A Level options available at Reading Blue Coat.

The evening will include student-led tours of the school, a welcome talk from the Headmaster – Mr Pete Thomas, an introduction to Sixth Form life from the Director of Sixth Form and an opportunity to discuss academic subjects with Heads of Department.

This event is an ideal follow-up to our whole school Open Morning on Saturday 5 October, which provides an insight into academic departments and our extensive co-curricular programme, showcasing our fantastic Activities Programme, clubs and societies.

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School Tours

Group tours of the School are led by a member of the Admissions Team during the course of a normal school day. The tours are for small groups of a maximum of five families, and it is suggested that parents attend without their children. Tours start at 10:30am and last for approximately two hours. To book on to a tour, please call the Admissions department on 0118 933 5806.

Thursday 12 September 2024: 10:30 – 12:30 (FULL)

Thursday 19 September 2024: 10:30 – 12:30 (FULL)

Thursday 26 September 2024: 10:30 – 12:30 (FULL)

Thursday 10 October 2024: 10:30 – 12:30 (spaces available)

Thursday 17 October 2024: 10:30 – 12:30 (spaces available)

Tours should be booked in advance by telephone please.

Unfortunately we cannot host parents for 1:1 tours due to the volume of applications, but would suggest parents contact the Admissions department on 0118 933 5806 to discuss any possible applications and questions you may have.

Year 7 Kabir

Well, I made it into Reading Blue Coat and it’s possibly the best decision I have ever made! Every Monday we have an Adventure Education lesson, where we learn Mountaineering skills, Climbing, Sailing, Paddle Sports. There are many clubs and activities to choose from which keep me busy at lunchtimes! Spanish club is great fun, and I am also enjoying the Lego Robotics and Drama Technology clubs, and after my audition, I was invited to join the Treble choir! We learn many languages in rotation, including Latin. Science is amazing - our teachers never cease to surprise us with either an experiment using reactive chemicals or dissecting something! All the teachers are very approachable, always helpful and I am grateful for being part...

Harry, Year 9

I am thoroughly enjoying Reading Blue Coat. From the moment I walked into the Richard Aldworth Building for the first time, I knew I would love it. Everyone is really nice and I have made lots of friends already and can always rely on anyone to help me if I am lost or confused. I really like my teachers, especially Mrs Dance. Assemblies are always great as everyone comes together to celebrate all that has happened this week or, on Thursdays, sing a hymn and listen to a bible reading then have time to reflect. My favourite subject at Blue Coat is science because we have done some very fun practicals with Bunsen burners and filter paper. RBC is by far the...

Year 8 Lorenzo

When I first arrived at RBCS, I felt quite apprehensive as none of my previous school friends joined. However, as soon as induction day started, all my worries washed away thanks to my kind peers, dedicated teachers, and fun activities. Throughout my time here, I have never felt that I was missing out on anything. I am very thankful to Blue Coat for offering me the opportunity to experience Model United Nations and Amnesty International; these activities have grown my ambition and helped me decide that I want to work for United Nations and help global equality. In addition, I feel that not many schools would offer all these options and give everyone the chance to discover who they want to become....

Nathan, Year 13 Organist, Deputy Head of Norwood House

Having never been the most socially confident person, I was very nervous about starting both a new school and a new chapter of school life, especially being a new boy to Blue Coat. I cannot stress enough how much I have enjoyed the change. Everyone has been so lovely and I feel I have settled and fitted in so quickly. It does, of course, help that I have been heavily involved with the Music Department and have also joined the rowing squad, having been a rower before joining. This has been really positive and I have made two groups of friends with ease, I would definitely recommend getting involved to help settle in. I have really enjoyed Sixth Form life at Blue...

Niamh, Deputy Head of School

I joined Reading Blue Coat in September 2021, having been in an all-girls educational environment since joining nursery school when I was 2 years old and, though I was thoroughly enjoying being at a local girls' school, I felt it was time for me to invite a new challenge into my life. Therefore, I eagerly accepted an offer to join the RBC Sixth Form to study Geography, Psychology and Philosophy at A Level, as it would give me the opportunity of being educated in a much larger, co-educational setting. Currently, I am loving all my subjects, and the level of teaching is excellent, with the classes keeping me engaged and everyone being so supportive. At the moment, my favourite subject is Philosophy,...

Tytus, Year 12 Senior RAF Cadet

I joined Blue Coat in Year 8 and the school's size, benign teachers and collection of students stunned me. I was really impressed, and they accepted me into their community instantly, which made me feel at ease and my time here incredible. I'm in my first year of Sixth Form and it has been one of the best experiences of my life. I'm studying Maths, Politics, History and Economics but if I had to choose my favourite, it would most definitely be Maths or Politics because of their interesting concepts and content. The school has so many co-curricular activities, but I love acting, public speaking and sports. I have played a role in every school play and even was the lead actor...

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