Schedule of Fees 2023-24

Registration fee: £100 Payable on registration and non-refundable.

Deposits: £1,250

£250  will be retained as a lifetime subscription to the Reading Blue Coat Foundation. The remaining £1,000 will be retained in the general funds of the School until the Pupil leaves and will be repaid by means of a credit without interest to the final payment of Fees or other sums due to the School on leaving or unless the Parents wish to donate the remaining amount to the School’s Foundation. Please see the School’s Terms and Conditions for information on how and when the Acceptance Deposit may be refunded.

Fees per term: £6,655 All year groups.

Fees include provision of text books up to GCSE, exercise books and facilities for games.  Extras

  • Public examinations taken at GCSE and in the Sixth Form.
  • School lunches (Charged termly in advance): £4.98 per day (£5.54 per day when purchased on an ad hoc basis)
  • Instrumental lessons (approximately 10 lessons per term): £26.00 per lesson for individual lessons
  • LAMDA lessons: £260 per term for personal lesson and £175 per term for a shared lesson
  • Educational trips

Please see the School’s Terms and Conditions for further information about the payment of Fees and Extras. A copy of the School’s Terms and Conditions are available to view and download below:

Terms and Conditions to 31 August 2024

 

Terms and Conditions from September 2024

 

Fees in Advance Scheme

Bursaries and Scholarships

Bursaries It is the School’s policy to keep fees as low as possible in order to make the benefits of our education accessible to as many children as possible. Bursaries are not linked to ability (other than ability to achieve a place at Reading Blue Coat). They are means-tested and are awarded by the Bursary Sub-Committee. For full details of Bursaries, please read the Bursaries policy.

Bursary applications for pupils joining the School in September 2024 should be submitted by the following dates:

Friday 1st December 2023

NB: Students must be formally registered for entry before applying for a Bursary. For further information regarding Bursaries, please contact a member of the Admissions Team by email at admissions@rbcs.org.uk or by telephone on 0118 944 1005. Download Bursary Policy

Foundation Scholarships Foundation Scholarships are bursaries worth up to 100% of school fees. These are not linked to ability, other than the ability to achieve a place at Blue Coat. 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. For more information, please telephone a member of the Admissions team on 0118 944 1005.

Scholarships Reading Blue Coat School makes provision for the award of a number of scholarships at the point of entry to the School which are made purely on merit.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 2024 ENTRY 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.

Following an assessment day in January, pupils will be considered for the title of Academic Scholar in the Sixth Form. These scholarships are honorary, meaning they do not carry any fee remission, but they may be topped up with means-tested bursaries. Both new joiners to the Sixth Form and Blue Coat boys returning for the Sixth Form are eligible for this award. Awards are dependent on students having demonstrated a commitment to learning in their GCSE studies and a continued commitment to the academic life of the School as well as success in the assessment. Scholarships may be withdrawn if scholars do not show the requisite level of effort and progress. The academic progress of the Scholars is monitored by the Deputy Head (Academic).

Academic Scholars application deadline for 2024 entry

16+: Friday 5 January 2024

Academic Scholars assessment date for 2024 entry

16+: Saturday 13 January 2024

Please register your interest in the academic scholar assessment by emailing admissions@rbcs.org.uk

ART SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 2024 ENTRY Art scholarships are available at 13+ and 16+ only 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 additional interview with the Head of Art. Candidates will need to present their Art portfolio at interview. Applicants will be asked to complete a one-hour creative task set by the Head of Art, and will have an informal conversation to discuss their portfolios.

Art scholarship application deadline dates for 2024 entry

13+ and 16+: Friday 12 January 2024

Art scholarship audition dates for 2024 entry

13+ and 16+ Art scholarship assessments – Friday 19 January 2024

Art Scholarship Information

Art Scholarship Application Form

 

DANCE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 2024 ENTRY Dance 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.

Dance scholarship application deadline dates for 2024 entry

11+, 13+, 16+: Thursday 11 January 2024

Dance scholarship dates for 2024

11+, 13+, 16+ Drama & Dance scholarship assessments – Thursday 18 January 2024

Dance scholarship Information

Dance Scholarship Application Form

 

DRAMA SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 2024 ENTRY Drama 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 additional audition/interview with the Director of Drama. Drama scholars are welcome to apply for either an acting or technical design scholarship. At Reading Blue Coat, Technical Design pathways are offered in lighting and/or sound design.

Application process Please complete a Drama Scholarship application form and return to the Admissions Office. Forms can be posted or scanned to admissions@rbcs.org.uk.

Drama scholarship application deadline dates for 2024 entry

11+, 13+, 16+: Thursday 11 January 2024

Drama scholarship dates for 2024

11+, 13+, 16+ Drama & Dance scholarship assessments – Thursday 18 January 2024

Drama scholarship Information

Drama Scholarship Application Form

 

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 2024 ENTRY 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. Music scholars are expected to play a full part in the musical life of the School and the award may be withdrawn if this is not the case. Musical commitment and progress will be monitored by the Director of Music as well as the Second Master.

Music scholarship application deadline dates for 2024 entry

16+: Wednesday 8 November 2023
11+: Friday 5 January 2024
13+: Friday 5 January 2024

Music scholarship audition dates for 2024 entry

11+, 13+ and 16+ Music scholarship assessments – Wednesday 17 and Monday 22 January 2024

Music Scholarship Information

Music Scholarship Application Form

 

SPORT ATHLETE DEVELOPEMENT PROGRAMME AND SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP 2024

Athlete Development Programme (12+ and 14+): The Athlete Development Programme (ADP) is a selective year 7-11 programme designed to support pupils that perform at a high level in the school’s focus sports (athletics, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rowing and rugby).

To be considered for a place on the ADP year 7 and 9 pupils must firstly be nominated as part of a select shortlist by members of the sports department. Successful applicants will be offered up to two years on the programme (entry points at year 8 and 10) before having to reapply in an effort to join the programme for the following two years.

Sport Scholarship (16+): On entry into the sixth form, for those who are currently active at a representative level, are involved in academies or are already competing at national/international level there is an opportunity to apply for a sports scholarship.

Sport scholarship application deadline dates for 2024 entry

16+: Friday 12 January 2024

Sport scholarship dates for 2024

16+ Sport scholarship assessments – Friday 19 January 2024

Sport Athlete Development Programme and Sports Scholarship Information

16+ Sport Scholarship Application Form

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