Baylis Court School, Slough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Baylis Court School excels at supporting all pupils to achieve their best, especially those who need extra help like pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils. The school has created an inclusive, caring environment where pupils feel safe and supported, and consistently delivers above-average results at GCSE. Staff work closely with families and outside professionals to ensure every pupil gets exactly the right support to thrive alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve very well with consistently above-average public examination results at key stage 4
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND make exceptional progress and achieve in line with or above their peers nationally
- Highly effective inclusive practice with strong individual support, adaptations and monitoring for all pupils who face barriers
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge progressively and develops the skills pupils need
- Strong attendance above national average with persistent absence well below national average
Areas for Improvement
- Some aspects of teaching are less effective, meaning not all pupils access learning as well as they could
- Teachers do not always consistently support pupils to develop self-discipline and concentration skills
- Further development needed in building pupils' resilience to support greater independence and self-discipline as learners
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and all legal requirements are met.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, performing arts clubs, knitting club, university visits, theatre visits, beach trips, sixth form leadership roles including reading support for younger pupils
Baylis Court School is an inclusive school where pupils achieve very well, with above-average outcomes at key stage 4 and particularly strong progress for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. Leaders have created a positive culture focused on supporting all learners to become confident, resilient and kind young women.
At a Glance
36.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
35
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
921 pupils
950 capacity
29 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Slough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Slough
Admissions Demand - Slough
Places available
2,587
Applications
2,318
Got 1st preference
68.9%
Got preferred school
93.1%
Secondary admissions across Slough (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.94042%
Overall absence
25.23697%
Persistent absence
844
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Baylis Court School
The Godolphin Junior Academy
Phoenix Infant Academy
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
James Elliman Academy
St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
Claycots School
Littledown School
Khalsa Primary School
Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
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