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The Blue Coat School Basingstoke

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The Blue Coat School Basingstoke

Western Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6HA

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
896
Ages
11-16
FSM
33.1%
Attainment 8
33.0
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.8%
Basics 9-5
19.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
10.1%
EBacc APS
2.75
EBacc 9-5
3.8%
EBacc 9-4
5.7%
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About The Blue Coat School Basingstoke

The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is a secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.0. The school has around 896 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Western Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6HA | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Blue Coat School Basingstoke, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Feb 2023 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Aldworth School)
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Aldworth School)
  4. Jun 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Aldworth School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Blue Coat School Basingstoke

What is The Blue Coat School Basingstoke's Ofsted rating?
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Blue Coat School Basingstoke's latest exam results?
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Blue Coat School Basingstoke located?
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is a secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire (RG22 6HA).
How many pupils attend The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke has around 896 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Blue Coat School Basingstoke with other schools?
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