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Reading Blue Coat School: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Reading Blue Coat School, Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Sonning-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG4 6SU

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes, 11+ entry

    Fri 30 Oct

    Friday 30 October 2026, for September 2027 entry

    Checked, source: Reading Blue Coat School, checked

  • Places

    Not published

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £8,700a term

    2026–27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: Reading Blue Coat School, checked

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in 10 days

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in 10 days

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in 10 days

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Reading Blue Coat School sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Reading Blue Coat School takes new pupils at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school and online test other.

    Registration closes: Friday 30 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 13+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview, a group activity, a reference from the current school and online test other. Tests are taken in Year 7.

    Registration closes: Friday 30 October 2026 (for September 2028 entry)

  • 16+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school and GCSE grade requirements.

    Registration closes: Friday 30 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Reading Blue Coat School, checked

More about entry from our guide

11+ (Year 7)

The 11+ assessments run during November 2026 to December 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Assessment Day November to December 2026View the official source, and families have until Friday 5 March 2027Reading Blue Coat School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Final date to accept offers: Friday 5 March 2027View the official source to accept an offer.

  • What the school assesses: interviewReading Blue Coat School: InterviewChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Our selection process comprises three key elements: a friendly and informal interview, an online assessment and a satisfactory reference from the student’s current school.View the official source; online test (Quest Assessments)Reading Blue Coat School: Online test otherChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: For guidance on our online Quest Assessments please follow the link here.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolReading Blue Coat School: ReferenceChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Our selection process comprises three key elements: a friendly and informal interview, an online assessment and a satisfactory reference from the student’s current school.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Reading Blue Coat School: Current cycleChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Our admissions round for 2027 is open for applications.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesFriday 30 October 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Admissions deadline Friday 30 October 2026View the official source
AssessmentNovember 2026 to December 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Assessment Day November to December 2026View the official source
OffersMonday 11 January 2027Reading Blue Coat School: Offer date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Offers of places will be sent to families during the week commencing Monday 11 January 2027.View the official source
Accept an offer byFriday 5 March 2027Reading Blue Coat School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Final date to accept offers: Friday 5 March 2027View the official source
Bursary application byFriday 30 October 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Applications for September 2027 entry should be submitted by Friday 30 October 2026.View the official source
Scholarship application byFriday 30 October 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: The deadline for both admission applications and scholarship applications is Friday 30 October 2026.View the official source
Scholarship assessmentThursday 12 November 2026 (art); Friday 13 November 2026 (music); Saturday 14 November 2026 (dance); Saturday 14 November 2026 (drama)Reading Blue Coat School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Thursday 12 November 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesReading Blue Coat School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Reading Blue Coat School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Our admissions round for 2027 is open for applications.View the official source
AssessmentReading Blue Coat School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Reading Blue Coat School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Our admissions round for 2027 is open for applications.View the official source
OffersReading Blue Coat School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Reading Blue Coat School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Our admissions round for 2027 is open for applications.View the official source

13+ (Year 9)

Year 9 entry is assessed early, in Year 7Reading Blue Coat School: Pre test year groupChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Students are invited to attend an Assessment Day in the Autumn Term of Year 7, where they will have a friendly interview with a member of our teaching staff.View the official source, so the current 13+ round is for September 2028 entry. Its applications share the 11+ deadline of Friday 30 October 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Registration deadline (2028)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Admissions deadline Friday 30 October 2026View the official source, with offers on Monday 30 November 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Offer date (2028)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Offers of places will be sent to families during the week commencing Monday 30 November 2026.View the official source.

  • What the school assesses: group or team activityReading Blue Coat School: Group activityChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: They will also complete online academic assessments and participate in team-building activities.View the official source; interviewReading Blue Coat School: InterviewChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Students are invited to attend an Assessment Day in the Autumn Term of Year 7, where they will have a friendly interview with a member of our teaching staff.View the official source; online test (Quest Assessments)Reading Blue Coat School: Online test otherChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: For guidance on our online Quest Assessments please follow the link here.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolReading Blue Coat School: ReferenceChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Reference request period September to October 2026View the official source
  • First assessment taken in: Year 7Reading Blue Coat School: Pre test year groupChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Students are invited to attend an Assessment Day in the Autumn Term of Year 7, where they will have a friendly interview with a member of our teaching staff.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2028Reading Blue Coat School: Current cycleChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Our admissions round is now open for families wishing to register their child to entry to Reading Blue Coat in 2028.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesFriday 30 October 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Registration deadline (2028)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Admissions deadline Friday 30 October 2026View the official source
AssessmentNovember 2026 to December 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Assessment date (2028)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Assessment Day November to December 2026View the official source
OffersMonday 30 November 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Offer date (2028)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Offers of places will be sent to families during the week commencing Monday 30 November 2026.View the official source
Accept an offer byFriday 29 January 2027Reading Blue Coat School: Acceptance deadline (2028)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Final date to accept offers: Friday 29 January 2027View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

Sixth-form applications also close on Friday 30 October 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Closing date for applications 30 October 2026View the official source. Interviews run in October 2026 and November 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Interview date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Interviews take place in October and November of the year prior to entry, typically during the first term of Year 11.View the official source and offers follow on Monday 7 December 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Offer date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Offers of places will be sent to parents the week commencing the 7 December 2026.View the official source.

  • What the school assesses: GCSE grade requirementsReading Blue Coat School: Gcse requirementsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: To qualify for the Sixth Form at Reading Blue Coat, candidates must meet our minimum requirements with at least eight GCSEs at grade 5 or above:View the official source; interviewReading Blue Coat School: InterviewChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Interviews take place in October and November of the year prior to entry, typically during the first term of Year 11.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolReading Blue Coat School: ReferenceChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: We will contact your child’s current school heads for school references during the Autumn Term of Year 11.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Reading Blue Coat School: Current cycleChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Our admissions round is open for you to register your child to join Reading Blue Coat in 2027.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesFriday 30 October 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Closing date for applications 30 October 2026View the official source
InterviewsOctober 2026 and November 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Interview date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Interviews take place in October and November of the year prior to entry, typically during the first term of Year 11.View the official source
OffersMonday 7 December 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Offer date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Offers of places will be sent to parents the week commencing the 7 December 2026.View the official source
Accept an offer byFriday 22 January 2027Reading Blue Coat School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Final date to accept offers 22 January 2027View the official source
Bursary application byFriday 30 October 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Closing date for Foundation Award applications 30 October 2026View the official source
Scholarship application byFriday 30 October 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Closing date for scholarship applications 30 October 2026View the official source
Scholarship assessmentSaturday 14 November 2026 (academic); Thursday 12 November 2026 (art); Friday 13 November 2026 (music); Friday 13 November 2026 (sport); Saturday 14 November 2026 (dance); Saturday 14 November 2026 (drama)Reading Blue Coat School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Saturday 14 November 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesReading Blue Coat School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Reading Blue Coat School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Our admissions round is open for you to register your child to join Reading Blue Coat in 2027.View the official source
AssessmentReading Blue Coat School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Reading Blue Coat School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Our admissions round is open for you to register your child to join Reading Blue Coat in 2027.View the official source
OffersReading Blue Coat School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Reading Blue Coat School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Our admissions round is open for you to register your child to join Reading Blue Coat in 2027.View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

Reading Blue Coat School

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in 10 days

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in 10 days

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in 10 days

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  4. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: art

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  5. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: music

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  6. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: dance

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  7. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: drama

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  8. Coming up: Offers sent

  9. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 19 weeks

Dates for the other ways in13+ and 16+

13+ entry, September 2028

  1. Next: Registration closes for 13+ entry

    in 10 days

  2. Coming up: Offers sent

  3. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 14 weeks

16+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 16+ entry

    in 10 days

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in 10 days

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in 10 days

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  4. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: art

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  5. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: music

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  6. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: sport

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  7. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: academic

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  8. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: dance

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  9. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: drama

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  10. Coming up: Offers sent

  11. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 13 weeks

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    Not yet published, checked 9 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 9 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 9 Oct 2026

At a glance

Reading Blue Coat School in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
11 to 18AgesChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: An independent day school for boys and girls aged 11-18 on the bank of the River Thames in Sonning, Berkshire.View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Help with fees
Yes
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Scholarships
6 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Day or boarding
day pupils only
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in
11+, 13+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Registration fee
£120VAT not stated by the school
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £8,700 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£8,700 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, day
£8,700 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£8,700 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

the published fees include VAT

Registration fee: £120 (VAT not stated by the school).

Deposit when you accept a day place: £1,250.

Source: Reading Blue Coat School, checked

Joining atDay
11+£8,700 per term (including VAT)Reading Blue Coat School: DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: £8,700 (including VAT at 20%)View the official source
13+£8,700 per term (including VAT)Reading Blue Coat School: DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: £8,700 (including VAT at 20%)View the official source
16+£8,700 per term (including VAT)Reading Blue Coat School: DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: £8,700 (including VAT at 20%)View the official source
  • Registration fee: £120Reading Blue Coat School: Registration feeChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: £120View the official source
  • Acceptance deposit (day): £1,250Reading Blue Coat School: Deposit dayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: £1,250 (including VAT at 20%)View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to a share of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available. They depend on a check of household income and savings.
Scholarships
For academic, art, drama, music, other and sport, at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry, worth up to 0% of the fees.

Source: Reading Blue Coat School, checked

  • Largest bursary: Awaiting confirmationReading Blue Coat School: Max percentOfficial sources disagree; we are confirming this with the publisher.View the official source
  • Scholarships offered: academicReading Blue Coat School: AcademicChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Academic Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and intellectual curiosity.View the official source, artReading Blue Coat School: ArtChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Students with exceptional artistic ability, creativity and commitment.View the official source, dramaReading Blue Coat School: DramaChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Talented individuals with a passion for theatre and a desire to contribute to the School’s vibrant Drama Department.View the official source, musicReading Blue Coat School: MusicChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Musicians with exceptional skill and dedication, who demonstrate leadership in ensembles and inspire their peers.View the official source, otherReading Blue Coat School: OtherChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Students with strong technical ability, creativity and dedication to dance, who show a commitment to inspiring others.View the official source, sportReading Blue Coat School: SportChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Athletes with outstanding ability, commitment and a strong team ethos, who uphold the School’s sporting excellence.View the official source
  • Scholarship value: no fee reduction (scholarships are honorary)Reading Blue Coat School: Max percentChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Scholarships are honorary and do not carry any fee remission.View the official source
  • Scholarship entry points: 11+Reading Blue Coat School: 11 plusChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Performance Scholarships are offered at Years 7, 9, and 12 and recognise exceptional ability in the following areas:View the official source, 13+Reading Blue Coat School: 13 plusChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Performance Scholarships are offered at Years 7, 9, and 12 and recognise exceptional ability in the following areas:View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)Reading Blue Coat School: 16 plusChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Performance Scholarships are offered at Years 7, 9, and 12 and recognise exceptional ability in the following areas:View the official source

Open days

Next: Whole School Open Morning, Sat 15 May 2027

  1. Done: Sixth Form Open Evening (passed)

  2. Coming up: Whole School Open Morning

Source: Reading Blue Coat School, checked

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 51% (2026)

  • A level grades A* to A, 2026

    51%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: In 2026, 51% of all A Level grades were A*–A.View the official source

    No earlier year published

  • A level grades A* to B, 2026

    80%A level grades A* to B, 2026Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: 80% of all 2026 A Level grades were A*–BView the official source

    84% in 2025

  • GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026

    80%GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: In 2026, 80% of GCSE grades were 7 or higher, with 57% at grades 8 or 9.View the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026

    57%GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: In 2026, 80% of GCSE grades were 7 or higher, with 57% at grades 8 or 9.View the official source

    61% in 2025

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

YearMeasureFigure
2025A level grades A* to B84%Reading Blue Coat School: A level astar bpercent (2025)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: 84% Grades A*-B (A Level 2025)View the official source
2025GCSE grades 9 to 861%Reading Blue Coat School: Gcse9to8 percent (2025)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: 61% Grades 9-8 (GCSE 2025)View the official source
2026A level grades A* to A51%Reading Blue Coat School: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: In 2026, 51% of all A Level grades were A*–A.View the official source
2026A level grades A* to B80%Reading Blue Coat School: A level astar bpercent (2026)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: 80% of all 2026 A Level grades were A*–BView the official source
2026GCSE grades 9 to 780%Reading Blue Coat School: Gcse9to7 percent (2026)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: In 2026, 80% of GCSE grades were 7 or higher, with 57% at grades 8 or 9.View the official source
2026GCSE grades 9 to 857%Reading Blue Coat School: Gcse9to8 percent (2026)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: In 2026, 80% of GCSE grades were 7 or higher, with 57% at grades 8 or 9.View the official source

What is distinctive about applying to Reading Blue Coat

A single date, Friday 30 October 2026Reading Blue Coat School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Admissions deadline Friday 30 October 2026View the official source, is the deadline for 11+, 13+ and sixth-form applications, for scholarship applications and for bursary applications, so it is worth planning everything around it.

Scholarships here carry no fee reduction (scholarships are honorary)Reading Blue Coat School: Max percentChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Scholarships are honorary and do not carry any fee remission.View the official source. Financial help comes instead through means-tested Foundation Awards; the school's fees and bursaries pages describe their maximum value differently, so we are checking that figure with the school.

Day fees for 2026–27Reading Blue Coat School: Academic yearChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: Below is a summary of our fees for the 2026–27 academic year.View the official source are £8,700 per term (including VAT)Reading Blue Coat School: DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: £8,700 (including VAT at 20%)View the official source at 11+, £8,700 per term (including VAT)Reading Blue Coat School: DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: £8,700 (including VAT at 20%)View the official source at 13+ and £8,700 per term (including VAT)Reading Blue Coat School: DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Reading Blue Coat School.The source says: £8,700 (including VAT at 20%)View the official source in the sixth form.

Official documents and sources

10 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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