Reading Blue Coat School vs Reed's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Reading Blue Coat School
Berkshire · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
850 students
Reed's School
Cobham · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
854 students
| Measure | Reading Blue Coat School Berkshire, South East | Reed's School Cobham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #559 of 679 | #568 of 679 |
| National rank | #3481 of 4,090 | #3510 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 850 | 854 |
| Pupils on roll | 850 | 854 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 17.7 | 16.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.10 | 1.16 |
| A level points per entry | 44.5 | 44.0 |
| town | Berkshire | Cobham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rbcs.org.uk | www.reeds.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (20.7 vs 20.4).
- •Reed's School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 850.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Reading Blue Coat School better than Reed's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Reading Blue Coat School and Reed's School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Berkshire and Cobham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Reading Blue Coat School: 850. Reed's School: 854. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Reading Blue Coat School and Reed's School rank in South East?
Reading Blue Coat School is 559th of 679 and Reed's School is 568th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).