Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
3.35 miles
Reading Blue Coat School iis an independent day school for boys with a co-educational sixth form for kids aged 11 to 18.
Selection Criteria: Selective
11+ Entry for 2023: 11+ is the main point of entry into Reading Blue Coat. The Admissions round for entry into Year 7 begins in September of Year 6. There are three elements to our selection process: interview, assessment and a satisfactory school reference.
13+ Entry: Pupils will sit an online assessment which tests verbal, numerical and non-verbal skills, as well as the School’s own papers in English and Mathematics.
Sixth Form Entry: To qualify for the Sixth Form at Blue Coat, they expect you to attain at least eight GCSEs at Grade 5 or above. Ideally two of these grades must be at Grade 7 or above, a further four grades at Grade 6 and two at Grade 5. To study Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at A Level, you should have at least a Grade 7 at GCSE or its equivalent. To study Economics, you should have at least a Grade 7 in Mathematics. All students are required to have passed both English Language and Mathematics at Grade 5 or above.
Fees per term: £6,305 All year groups.
Fees include provision of text books up to GCSE, exercise books and facilities for games.
Foundation Scholarships: Foundation Scholarships are bursaries worth up to 100% of school fees. The school offers up to two Foundation Scholarships per year to pupils who would not otherwise be able to enjoy the benefits of a Blue Coat education.
Academic Scholarships: A number of academic scholarships are available at 11+. The award of these scholarships is dependent on overall strong performance in the 11+ Entrance Assessment. There is no additional scholarship examination; all pupils sitting the entrance assessments will be considered for academic scholarships based on their performance in these assessments. The value of each award will not exceed 5% of the tuition fee. All pupils who achieve eight grades of 8/9 at GCSE are considered for the title of Academic Scholar in the Sixth Form.
Art Scholarships: Art scholarships are available at 16+ only and carry a maximum reduction of 5% of the fees.
Music Scholarships: Music scholarships are available at 11+, 13+ and 16+ and carry a maximum reduction of 5% of the fees. Candidates will need to fulfil the normal entry requirements of the School and will need to attend an audition with the Director of Music.
Drama Scholarships: Drama scholarships are available at 16+ only and carry a maximum reduction of 5% of the fees. Drama scholarships may be awarded in both Acting and/or Technical Theatre. Candidates will need to fulfil the normal entry requirements of the School and will need to attend an additional audition/interview with the Director of Drama.
Athlete Development Programme: The Athlete Development Programme (ADP) has been running at Reading Blue Coat over the last two years, to help support pupils that perform at a high level in sport. The ADP offers weekly strength and conditioning sessions with our UK Strength and Conditioning Association accredited coach to help reduce injury risk and maximise sports performance.
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