The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
90%
Capacity
896
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the Basingstoke and Deane community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 896 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 1,000 places).
Ofsted has rated The Blue Coat School Basingstoke "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Jane Halsey, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is a popular choice with families — it received 231 applications for 127 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 84 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Blue Coat School Basingstoke include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Astro Turf, Dining Hall, Sixth Form Centre, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Cross Country, Netball and 4 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Young Enterprise, Orchestra, Model UN and 5 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.1%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Basingstoke and Deane, The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Western Way, Basingstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, RG22 6HA |
| Headteacher | Jane Halsey |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 896 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.1% |
| School Capacity | 896 / 1,000 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed127
231
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
84 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Western Way, Basingstoke
Basingstoke and Deane, RG22 6HA
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