Author Archives: Jenny Butterworth

Equality and Inclusion Day at Reading Blue Coat Welcomes ‘Everyday Sexism Project’ Founder, Laura Bates   Reading Blue Coat celebrated an inspiring Equality and Inclusion Day on Tuesday, January 23rd, featuring the esteemed guest speaker Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism Project. An author and feminist activist, Laura has devoted her career to addressing […]

The Headmaster and Governors are delighted to announce that Alexandra West has been appointed as Bursar and Clerk to the Governors of Reading Blue Coat. Ali will be joining the team in early April 2024. Alexandra is currently the Bursar of Magdalen College School, Oxford. Prior to this she was the Deputy Bursar here at […]

As the mince pie sugar-highs from the tutor group end of term parties were dying down, 48 students and 6 staff set off to France on an overnight coach journey; the gentle snoring started as we exited the Channel Tunnel just after midnight, following the first challenges for some students (trying to count fish from […]

Anti-Bullying Week is a crucial initiative that not only raises awareness about the detrimental effects of bullying but also celebrates the efforts of those working to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone. Ms Plowman, Head of Year 10 and teacher of history at Blue Coat, has been a driving force behind the school’s […]

Year 10 and 11 GCSE history students have just returned from an amazing trip to Berlin over the half term break.  The vibrant capital of Germany refuses to hide its past and its architecture reveals the rich and complex history that has seen it the centre of political, cultural, and social upheavals spanning centuries.  Amidst […]

Our Sixth Form geography students have returned from the most incredible field trip to Iceland and New York.  Here is an account of the trip by Mr Baker, Head of Geography.   Sunday 29th October The Geography Department today toured the South Shore of Iceland including a visit to the famous black sand beach at […]

GCSE Results Press Release 2023 Reading Blue Coat is very proud of all the students receiving their GCSE results today. Despite the turbulence of the last few years, students have performed exceptionally well with just over 78% of grades at grade 7 or above, and 92% of grades at 6 or above. It was a […]

A Level Results 2023 Press Release 17 August 2023 Reading Blue Coat School wants to congratulate the 2023 leavers on their excellent and hard-fought set of A Level results, which come on the back of a great deal of hard work and dedication from students and staff, alongside the invaluable support and encouragement from parents. […]

Blowing Bubbles Mr J. P. Hickman A report on the Blue Coat scuba diving expedition to Malta in April 2023. Video by George M (Year 12) Here It was a great honour to resurrect the annual Blue Coat scuba diving expedition. Over the Easter holiday, 13 boys from Years 9, 10 and 12 spent a […]

Senior Tennis Team – Second Round National Cup Fixture vs. Charter House 20th April  RBC got off to a cracking start, with both Josh A & Oscar F-H both taking their respective singles rubbers, 6-0 6-0 & 6-1, 6-3. Josh A at times……unplayable! This was followed up by Alex P getting through a tough first […]