The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.7
7.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
16.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.23
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 160 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 905
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 31.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Slough
- Trust
- THE THAMES LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Christine MacInnes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Gloucester Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBaylis Court Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Herschel Grammar School
Secondary · 655m away
Slough Centre Nursery School
Nursery · 753m away
James Elliman Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Littledown School
Special school · 1.5km away
Eden Girls' School, Slough
Secondary · 1.5km away
Khalsa Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Baylis Court School a selective school?
No. Baylis Court School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Baylis Court School's Ofsted rating?
Baylis Court School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Baylis Court School?
Baylis Court School currently has 905 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Baylis Court School take?
Baylis Court School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Baylis Court School?
Baylis Court School is in Slough, SL1 3AH, in the Slough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Baylis Court School have a sixth form?
Yes, Baylis Court School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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