The Blue Coat School Basingstoke

About The Blue Coat School Basingstoke

The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is an academy sponsor led in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 896 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.2 (2025/26). 34.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hampshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

896 / 1,000 (90%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 February 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Western Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6HA

Phone

01256322691

Head Teacher

Jane Halsey

Website

www.tbcsbasingstoke.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?

The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is an academy sponsor led in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Blue Coat School Basingstoke have?

The Blue Coat School Basingstoke has 896 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Blue Coat School Basingstoke's Ofsted rating?

The Blue Coat School Basingstoke was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2023).

How does The Blue Coat School Basingstoke perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Blue Coat School Basingstoke achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.2 in 2025/26.

Is The Blue Coat School Basingstoke part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is part of SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?

The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is located at Western Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6HA.