SecondaryData as of May 2026

The Blue Coat School Basingstoke

Western Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6HA

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Feb 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

33.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

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Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

33.0

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	Not available	46.4
2024/25	33.0	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	Not available	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Limington House School

0.53 km away · Community special school

Good

Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

0.62 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke

0.66 km away · Academy special sponsor led

Inadequate

Brighton Hill Community School

0.73 km away · Academy converter

Good

Cranbourne

1.08 km away · Community school

Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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