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Baylis Court School
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- Slough SL1 3AH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils, including pupils with SEND, achieve well across the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and show dedication to their studies.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide high-quality training for staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers expect pupils to work hard; in some subjects, recent changes to the curriculum need embedding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinion about the school via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Parents receive regular updates on their child's progress through assessments and meetings.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are satisfied with the school's efforts.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders react sensibly and swiftly if bullying happens.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trustees challenge leaders about their actions and promote equality and diversity.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not a major issue; leaders take pupil safety seriously.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff know how to report concerns and involve external agencies if needed.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many pupils participate in sports, drama, and dance clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students value leadership opportunities and balance their academics with extracurriculars.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive effective careers education, understanding future career paths.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students understand the breadth of opportunities available.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff adapt the curriculum effectively for pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study the full range of national curriculum subjects; sixth form offers a wide range of academic subjects.
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Baylis Court School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 909 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the Borough of Slough, Berkshire, Baylis Court School is a Department for Education Academy with Specialist Arts Status for girls aged 11 to 19. Each student may achieve their full academic potential in our dynamic and lively learning environment. We want to help all of our students reach their maximum potential so they can have fulfilling personal lives and play educated, responsible roles in a society that is changing quickly. We anticipate that students will bring with them a sense of accomplishment and their own set of moral principles into adulthood. They ought to bring with them a love of study and creativity as well as a desire to advance their education. realising her best academic potential and earning credentials be able to adapt and endure in a world that is changing quickly. She should also have confidence while making decisions and acting on them. being understanding of others and prepared to collaborate with those of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds and appreciating success in all spheres of human endeavour. The Baylis Court Trust includes Baylis Court School as a member. For more information on the Trust, visit www.bayliscourttrust.co.uk.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 15.1 | 15.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 52% | 48% | 22% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 1.70% | - | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 54.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 69.11% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 44.53% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 24.47% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 31% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.59 | 4.34 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 95.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 92.87% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 20.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 63.6% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.8% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.63 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 58.89% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 70.44% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 44.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 28.11% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 34.72% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 4.53 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 94.67% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 130 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 92.93% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 22.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 63.2% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.47% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.27% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 3 | 49.59% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 62.29% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 43.59% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 4 | 23.47% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 6 | 30% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.82 | 4.1 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 96.45% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 93.73% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 22.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 68% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.45% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 1% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.09% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.97 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 2 | 49% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 3 | 61.67% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 35.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 13 | 21.47% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 21 | 26.47% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 3.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 96.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 75.55% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 22.45% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 67.55% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.91% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 49.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 59.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 30.46% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 23.46% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 23.85% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 97.11% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.89% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 20.22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 70.56% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.22% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.44% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.88 | 29.78 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.88 | 30.67 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.70% | 12.37% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 47 | 164 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 68.54% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.85% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 14.15% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.08% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.34 | 34.08 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.19 | 34.9 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.5% | 17.98% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 44 | 209 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 71.25% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.08% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 9.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.17% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.53 3 | 29.05 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.64 4 | 29.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.5% | 10.13% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 55 | 167 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 69.17% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.92% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 13.17% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.83 1 | 30.39 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.94 | 31.81 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.3% | 10.92% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 4 | 14.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.75% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 7.92% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.58% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.73 | 24.73 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.66 | 27.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.77% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 21.5% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 4.6% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 14.4% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Baylis Court School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
