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Reading Blue Coat School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Reading Blue Coat School is a other independent not applicable school in Berkshire, Wokingham , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 824 pupils, and a capacity of 920 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

824

Pupils

920

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Reading Blue Coat School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Reading Blue Coat School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Wokingham may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Wokingham before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Reading Blue Coat School — School Information

Full address
Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Berkshire, RG4 6SU
Local authority
Wokingham
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–19 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
110151

Other Not applicable Schools in Berkshire

If Reading Blue Coat School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Berkshire are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Reading Blue Coat School

Is Reading Blue Coat School oversubscribed?

Reading Blue Coat School is operating close to its capacity of 920 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Reading Blue Coat School?

Reading Blue Coat School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Wokingham publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Reading Blue Coat School cover?

Reading Blue Coat School is a not applicable school in Berkshire, Wokingham, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.