Reading Blue Coat School vs Shiplake College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 3.5 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
Shiplake College
Henley-on-Thames · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
575 students
| Measure | Reading Blue Coat School Berkshire, South East | Shiplake College Henley-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #559 of 679 | #608 of 679 |
| National rank | #3481 of 4,090 | #3718 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 850 | 575 |
| Pupils on roll | 850 | 575 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 17.7 | 31.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.10 | 2.81 |
| A level points per entry | 44.5 | 35.0 |
| town | Berkshire | Henley-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rbcs.org.uk | www.shiplake.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Reading Blue Coat School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.7 vs 17.2).
- •Reading Blue Coat School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 575.
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 Shiplake College?
On the Success Index (England), Reading Blue Coat School ranks higher (20.7 vs 17.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Reading Blue Coat School and Shiplake College?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Berkshire and Henley-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Reading Blue Coat School: 850. Shiplake College: 575. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Reading Blue Coat School and Shiplake College rank in South East?
Reading Blue Coat School is 559th of 679 and Shiplake College is 608th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).