Whole School Open Morning
Whole School Open Morning – Saturday 16 May 2026
We warmly invite you and your family to join us at the Reading Blue Coat Open Morning on Saturday 16 May 2026. Come along and explore 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 welcoming 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 with 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.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Sixth Form Open Evening – Tuesday 13 October 2026 (to be confirmed)
Discover your future at Reading Blue Coat’s Sixth Form Open Evening!
Join us on Tuesday 13 October 2026 (tbc) 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 3 October (tbc), which provides an insight into academic departments and our extensive co-curricular programme, showcasing our fantastic Activities Programme, clubs and societies.
School Tours
Group tours 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 10:30 and last for approximately two hours. To book, please call Admissions on 0118 933 5806.
- Thursday 26 February 2026: 10:30-12:30 (FULL)
- Thursday 5 March 2026: 10:30-12:30 (FULL)
- Thursday 12 March 2026: 10:30-12:30 (FULL)
- Thursday 19 March 2026: 10:30-12:30 (FULL)
- Tuesday 24 March 2026: 10:30-12:30 (FULL)
- Thursday 23 April 2026: 10:30-12:30 (Spaces Available)
- Thursday 30 April 2026: 10:30-12:30 (Spaces Available)
- Thursday 7 May 2026: 10:30-12:30 (Spaces Available)
- Thursday 14 May 2026: 10:30-12:30 (Spaces Available)
- Thursday 21 May 2026: 10:30-12:30 (Spaces Available)
Unfortunately we cannot host parents for 1:1 tours due to the volume of applications, but do please contact the Admissions department on 0118 933 5806 to discuss any possible questions you may have.
Tours should be booked in advance by telephone please.
