Baylis Court School
Slough, SL1 3AH · Slough · secondary school
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7th of 15 secondary schools in Slough we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.3/10 against 600 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 20 | 35% | 0.69 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 57.3 · 78 | 30% | 2.33 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.6 · 88 | 25% | 2.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.2 · 78 | 10% | 0.78 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Baylis Court School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.6 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend the Multi Skills Festival and visit the Page Gallery.
Getting in
The published school roll is 921 pupils against a stated capacity of 950. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain their progress from Key Stage 3 to 4? What specific support is available for students aiming for grades 5 or above in English and maths? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about Baylis Court School
Overview
Baylis Court School provides a high-quality education where pupils achieve well, particularly disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs. The report highlights an inclusive culture and strong leadership, though it notes that teaching quality and pupil self-discipline require further development to reach the highest standards.
Strengths
- Pupils produce work of a "very high standard" and achieve "well-above-average outcomes in public examinations".
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "very well supported" and achieve significantly above national averages.
- Leaders successfully realise their ambition to provide an "inclusive education" with precise, evidence-informed support strategies.
- The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility".
- The careers programme is "highly effective", ensuring pupils are well informed about future options.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers use subject knowledge to explain new learning effectively so pupils learn the curriculum securely, as some aspects of teaching are currently "less effective".
- Leaders should further develop pupils’ "self-discipline and attitudes to learning" to improve academic and social development.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.6 |
| 2024/25 | 51.7 |
| 2025/26 | 52.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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