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Baylis Court School

Slough, SL1 3AHSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
+0.60
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
85 1st-choice / 158 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#379 of 3,141 nationally

About Baylis Court School

Baylis Court School is a girls’ secondary school in Slough that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 284 applications for 158 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.8 applicants per place. Of those applications, 85 were first-preference offers, indicating strong parental demand. While the school does not publish a formal parent recommendation percentage, the oversubscription figures alone suggest a solid reputation among families in the area. The school is a state-funded, non-religious secondary with a sixth form, and it currently educates 905 pupils against a capacity of 950. Just over 31% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average, reflecting the diverse intake the school serves. The headteacher is Christine MacInnes, who has been leading the school since at least its most recent Ofsted inspection.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGloucester Avenue, Slough, Slough, SL1 3AH
HeadteacherChristine MacInnes
Local AuthoritySlough
Number of Pupils905
Free School Meals (FSM)31.2%
School Capacity905 / 950 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Astro TurfMusic RoomsGymnasiumSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsDining HallTheatreSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

SwimmingCricketBadmintonNetballDanceHockey

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubBook ClubGardeningYoung EnterpriseNewspaperDebateScience ClubOrchestraDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: bayliscourt.slough.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baylis Court School

Baylis Court School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.