The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Catchment Area
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 896 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
896
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Blue Coat School Basingstoke sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hampshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →The Blue Coat School Basingstoke — School Information
- Full address
- Western Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6HA
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 33.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150839
Other Secondary Schools in Basingstoke
If The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Basingstoke are the next closest alternatives.
Cranbourne Catchment Area
Community school · RG21 3NP
The Vyne Community School Catchment Area
Community school · RG21 5PB
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RG22 6SR
The Costello School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG21 4AL
Everest Community Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · RG24 9UP
Brighton Hill Community School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG22 4HS
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
Is The Blue Coat School Basingstoke oversubscribed? ▾
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is operating close to its capacity of 1000 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Blue Coat School Basingstoke? ▾
Admission to The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is managed by Hampshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Blue Coat School Basingstoke cover? ▾
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is a secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Blue Coat School Basingstoke? ▾
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.