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Reading Blue Coat School Fees 2026/27: £8,700 a term · Day · All year groups tuition
Sonning, United Kingdom
11–18 years
GCSE, IGCSE, A Level
English
Day school
Fees checked 2026-09-27Fees 2026/2027
Reading Blue Coat School fees for 2026/27 are £8,700 for All year groups tuition a term.
£8,700
Fee per term
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| Stage / provision | Fee per term |
|---|---|
| All year groups tuition | £8,700 |
The termly fee includes 20% VAT, pupil accident insurance and personal effects insurance. Application costs £120 and the acceptance deposit is £1,250 under the published conditions. Optional activities and services may add charges.
Reading Blue Coat publishes £8,700 per term for all year groups in 2026/27, including 20% VAT, pupil accident insurance and personal effects insurance. Its official calendar confirms Autumn 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. The calculated three-term annual day fee is £26,100 for all year groups. This is SchoolMatch's calculation, not an annual fee quoted by the school. The registration fee is £120, the acceptance deposit £1,250, and additional charges are listed separately by the school.
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The school has published £26,100 for Year 12 ; new entrant in 2026/27. A first-year total is awaiting confirmation; see the fee sources and conditions.
First-year cost 2026/27
Known costs for a Year 12 ; new entrant day pupil
- Tuition
- £26,100
- Application fee · one-off
- £120
- Compulsory Yondr pouch on admission, published amount · one-off
- £30
- Enrolment deposit · refundable
- £1,250
Not included: lunch, books and materials, transport, entry fees (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 4 Nov 2026
- Tuition £26,100 per academic year → Source ↗ · Payment schedule ↗ ·
Paid in three termly instalments of £8,700.
- Application fee £120 one-off → Source ↗ ·
This payment is non-refundable.
- Compulsory Yondr pouch on admission, published amount £30 one-off → Source ↗ ·
- Enrolment deposit £1,250 one-off → Source ↗ ·
Refund or credit is subject to the school’s conditions.
Key facts
Admissions & entry points
Language of instructionThe school's curriculum policy explicitly says lessons are conducted in English.
Language of instruction
The school's curriculum policy explicitly says lessons are conducted in English. It also says applicants whose first language is not English are assessed for their ability to follow that teaching at entry; families needing EAL provision should confirm the current support arrangements with admissions.
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Joining the school
Admissions publishes registration, fees, scholarships, bursaries and bus-route information. Ask admissions to confirm the entry stage, available places, required reports and assessments. Moving during an examination course may require a different subject plan.
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Learning & qualifications
About Reading Blue Coat SchoolReading Blue Coat is a coeducational day school for ages eleven to eighteen.Sources reviewed 14 September 2026 Learning and qualif…
About Reading Blue Coat School
Reading Blue Coat is a coeducational day school for ages eleven to eighteen.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
Learning and qualifications
Reading Blue Coat is a coeducational day school for ages eleven to eighteen. The school is on the River Thames in Sonning, Berkshire. The school offers GCSEs and IGCSEs, followed by 26 A Level subject choices. Sixth Form students can also complete an Extended Project Qualification based on independent research.
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Support, school day & campus
Support and school lifeNamed provision includes learning supp…
Support and school life
Named provision includes learning support, tutoring, a wellbeing centre, careers guidance and activities in adventure, performance and sport. For a child who needs language or specialist learning support, ask for an individual assessment of what the school can provide and whether it costs extra.
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Campus and daily arrangements
Reading Blue Coat School is in Sonning. The school is on the River Thames in Sonning, Berkshire. Before visiting, confirm the teaching address for the intended year group, the daily timetable and any transport or residential arrangements.
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School address
The school publishes this contact address: Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Sonning-on-Thames, RG4 6SU.
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First-year budget & additional costs
Basis for the annual comparisonThe school calendar lists Autumn 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027.
Basis for the annual comparison
The school calendar lists Autumn 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. The £26,100 annual figure is calculated from the official £8,700 per-term fee; the original termly tariff remains in the fee table.
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Location
Reading Blue Coat School
Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Sonning-on-Thames, RG4 6SU, Sonning, United Kingdom
Parents also ask
How much are Reading Blue Coat School fees?
Reading Blue Coat School fees for 2026/27 are £8,700 for All year groups tuition a term.
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How much does the first year at Reading Blue Coat School cost?
The school has published £26,100 for Year 12 ; new entrant in 2026/27. A first-year total is awaiting confirmation; see the fee sources and conditions. Lunch, books and materials, transport and entry fees are not included.
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Sources & field verification dates
Sources and dates appear beside each detail above. School-reported information may change; confirm the offer for your child.
https://rbcs.org.uk/academic-excellence/
https://rbcs.org.uk/admissions/fees/
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reading_Blue_Coat_School_-_geograph.org.uk_-_727716.jpg
https://rbcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Curriculum-Policy-May-2024.pdf
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