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Thursday, September 15, 2016
Reading Blue Coat School
THE nurture and develop-
ment of every pupil as a well-
rounded individual lies at the
heart of Reading Blue Coat
School.
This is most evident in the
pupils who leave the school, not
only with a handful of impres-
sive A-Level results, but also
having accomplished excellence
in the arts and in sport, having
learned invaluable life lessons
and having made lasting friend-
ships along the way.
There is a buzz and excitement
about academic life at Blue
Coat, where the friendly and
supportive environment enables
pupils to flourish and thrive.
Academic achievement is
valued highly and the school
has enjoyed strong results in
recent years.
Learn more about these results
and university destinations on
The curriculum is designed to
provide the best possible prepa-
ration for life after school.
Careers education runs
throughout the school, to help
students make the right choices
as they consider their options
for university and beyond.
In the sixth form particularly,
students are given weekly
careers guidance, guest speak-
ers feature at a special Higher
Education evening, and events
include a careers fair, a UCAS
convention and group univer-
sity visits.
Pupils are also encouraged to
participate in a wide range of
co-curricular activities, and the
school offers generous provi-
sion in a wide variety of sports,
music, drama, public speaking,
the CCF, the Duke of Edin-
burgh’s Award, Young Enter-
prise and a wide variety of addi-
tional activities.
The school is situated in a beau-
tiful 46-acre site by the Thames
in the village of Sonning.
The new Design Technology
centre will be completed later
this year and will complement
the school’s impressive facili-
ties, including the new IT
centre, the psychology and geol-
ogy block, the 23-classroom
Richard Aldworth Building, an
extensive sixth form centre, an
all-purpose sports hall, an
indoor swimming pool, a
purpose-built science centre
and a cricket pavilion.
Blue Coat is an independent day
school for boys aged 11-18 and
girls aged 16-18.
For further details, please
contact Mrs Jane Jarrett or Ms
Audrey Fernandes in admis-
sions on (0118) 944 1005 or
.
Further information is also
available on the school’s
website:
The Oratory School
THE Oratory School is set in
stunning countryside, close
to major transportation
links, and offers a unique all-
round day and boarding
education for boys from 11-18
years of age.
The school is proud of its
Catholic ethos and inspirational
teaching by highly-qualified
staff, stretching and challenging
each boy in and beyond the
classroom.
Pupils attain strong academic
results in public examinations
and move on to some of the best
universities in the UK and else-
where, well prepared for the
business world ahead.
Equally important are the lead-
ership skills taught through the
school’s extensive extra-curric-
ular programme, including the
Duke of Edinburgh Award,
Adventure Training and the
CCF.
All boys are able to enjoy
outstanding provision for sport,
with a new multi-million pound
sports centre.
There is also a superb boat
house on the River Thames, a
nine-hole golf course and an
indoor shooting range.
As a result, an impressive
number of boys compete at
county and national levels
across all sports.
The arts continue to excel, with
the art and design department
repeatedly winning top national
awards.
The Schola perform at Windsor
Chapel, engage in overseas
tours and together with the jazz
band and strings’ groups,
perform at termly concerts.
Drama produces three big plays
yearly, giving every child a
chance to perform.
There is something for everyone
and many opportunities for those
willing to grasp them.
Personal show rounds are
arranged on a daily basis.
Taster days take place several
times a year.
If you would like to register your
son for one of these days or
arrange for a personal visit,
please email: enquiries@
“
The excellent curriculum provides a range
of choice which is suitable for all pupils,
including those in the sixth form, enabling
each to develop his own talents–
ISI Report 2014
READING BLUE COAT SCHOOL
Independent Day School x Boys 11-18; Girls 16 -18
General OpenMorning
- Saturday8October
- 9.30am-12.30pm
SixthForm
Open
Evening
- Tuesday18October
- 5.30-8pm
Nowoffering transport fromNewbury
Register online:
For more information email
telephone 01491 683500 or visit
The Oratory School,Woodcote, South Oxfordshire RG8 0PJ
Boys’ Independent Catholic HMC
Day & Boarding School (11-18)
OPEN MORNING
Sat 17th September 09:30-12:00
13+ Taster Day for 2017/18 Entry - 30th September
11+ Taster Day for 2017/18 Entry – 7th October
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