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Slough, South East
Baylis Court School is a secondary academy in Slough, South East.
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Baylis Court School is a secondary academy in Slough, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Baylis Court School has a Progress 8 score of +0.60 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 55.6, 83% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has 905 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 24.1%, 25% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.5%.
After leaving Baylis Court School, student destinations include 67% going on to university and 1% entering apprenticeships.
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Baylis Court School has a Progress 8 score of +0.60, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 55.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
83% of students at Baylis Court School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Baylis Court School achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Baylis Court School has an overall absence rate of 8.5%. The national average for secondary schools was approximately 8.5% (DfE, 2023/24).
The teacher turnover rate at Baylis Court School is 24.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Baylis Court School has 905 pupils on roll.
25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
12% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Baylis Court School, 67% go on to university and 1% enter apprenticeships.
Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.
In context — vs similar-intake schools
Top 25% for its intakeBaylis Court School is in the top 25% for Progress 8 among schools with a similar intake (24–34% of pupils eligible for free school meals).
Compared with 697 schools nationally that have a similar share of disadvantaged pupils (24–34% of pupils eligible for free school meals). Raw league-table positions are heavily shaped by intake; this comparison isolates how a school performs relative to others facing similar circumstances. Progress 8 already accounts for prior attainment. Source: Department for Education.
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National percentiles (100 = best) for the area around the school · 5/5 measures · Police.uk, DEFRA, NaPTAN, DfT STATS19, MHCLG IoD 2025.
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Baylis Court School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Baylis Court School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Baylis Court School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.