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'''Baylis Court School''' is a girls' [[secondary school]] with [[Academy (English school)|academy status]]<ref>[http://www.dfes.gov.uk/cgi-bin/performancetables/school_06.pl?Mode=Z&No=8714082&Type=LA&Num=871&Phase=k&Year=06&Base=b dfes]. Retrieved 17 August 2007.</ref> in [[Slough]], [[Berkshire]], [[England]], for students aged 11–18. It is the only single-sex non-selective school in Slough, and has a [[sixth form]] which is part of the [[Herschel Grammar School#School links|Herschel Consortium]].
'''Baylis Court School''' is a girls' [[secondary school]] with [[Academy (English school)|academy status]]<ref>[https://archive.today/20120729082238/http://www.dfes.gov.uk/cgi-bin/performancetables/school_06.pl?Mode=Z&No=8714082&Type=LA&Num=871&Phase=k&Year=06&Base=b dfes]. Retrieved 17 August 2007.</ref> in [[Slough]], [[Berkshire]], [[England]], for students aged 11–18. It is the only single-sex non-selective school in Slough, and has a [[sixth form]] which is part of the [[Herschel Grammar School#School links|Herschel Consortium]].


==History and operations==
==History and operations==
The school was built in 1971<ref>{{Cite web|title=Baylis Court School - Slough|url=https://www.getthedata.com/sport/baylis-court-school-1203978|access-date=2021-02-09|website=www.getthedata.com}}</ref> and converted into an academy in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Baylis Court School - GOV.UK|url=https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/137259|access-date=2021-02-09|website=www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk|language=en}}</ref>

After its 2004 inspection of Baylis Court School, the [[Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills]] reported:
After its 2004 inspection of Baylis Court School, the [[Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills]] reported:
:[the school is] a good and effective school; it provides a good quality of education for its pupils.<ref>[http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/pdf/?inspectionNumber=259400&providerCategoryID=8192&fileName=\\school\\110\\s10_110074_20040520.pdf ''Ofsted Inspection Report - Baylis Court School, Slough''] ([[PDF]] format). Retrieved 4 June 2007.</ref>
:[the school is] a good and effective school; it provides a good quality of education for its pupils.<ref>[http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/pdf/?inspectionNumber=259400&providerCategoryID=8192&fileName=\school\110\s10_110074_20040520.pdf ''Ofsted Inspection Report - Baylis Court School, Slough'']{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} ([[PDF]] format). Retrieved 4 June 2007.</ref>


After a Section 5 inspection on 15 October 2007, the school was rated as 'Outstanding' and, indeed, received this rating in all but two of the 26 criteria that are measured against this standard (i.e. the 1-4 Ofsted criteria).<ref>[http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/pdf/?inspectionNumber=310196&providerCategoryID=8192&fileName=\\school\\110\\s5rti_110074_20071105.pdf "Ofsted Inspection Report - Baylis Court School, Slough"] ([[PDF]] format). Retrieved 2 August 2008.</ref>
After a Section 5 inspection on 15 October 2007, the school was rated as 'Outstanding' and, indeed, received this rating in all but two of the 26 criteria that are measured against this standard (i.e. the 1-4 Ofsted criteria).<ref>[http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/pdf/?inspectionNumber=310196&providerCategoryID=8192&fileName=\school\110\s5rti_110074_20071105.pdf "Ofsted Inspection Report - Baylis Court School, Slough"]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} ([[PDF]] format). Retrieved 2 August 2008.</ref>


Ofsted's 2004 report also states: ''The school population is made up of a very rich cultural mix and comprises:
Ofsted's 2004 report also states: ''The school population is made up of a very rich cultural mix and comprises:
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* ''Black or Black British – African'' (1.6 %)
* ''Black or Black British – African'' (1.6 %)
* ''Mixed – any other'' (1.5 %)
* ''Mixed – any other'' (1.5 %)
* ''Mixed – White and Black Caribbean'' (1.5 %)
* ''Mixed – White and Black Caribbean'' (1.5%)


The school was awarded specialist [[Arts College]] status in February 2007. After the school was awarded this they became advanced in the art of learning and many girls have come to succeed after going to Baylis court school.
The school was awarded specialist [[Arts College]] status in February 2007.{{cn|date=February 2024}}


Baylis Court School is a school for girls aged 11–19.
Baylis Court School is a lively, energetic, friendly school for girls aged 11-19, combining academic excellence with fun and achievement in an impressively wide range of extra-curricular activities. The excellent relationships which staff and girls enjoy ensure the school is a happy and inspiring place in which to grow and learn.

"Our aim for the girls by the time they leave school is that they will be happy, confident and comfortable with themselves; able to enjoy a balance and active lifestyle; manage responsibility and have developed an open-minded, creative approach to life and learning."


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
* {{URL|www.bayliscourt.slough.sch.uk}}, the school's official website


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Latest revision as of 23:01, 6 February 2024

Baylis Court School
Address
Map
Gloucester Avenue

Slough
,
Berkshire
,
SL1 3AH

England
Coordinates51°31′31″N 0°36′29″W / 51.52534°N 0.60810°W / 51.52534; -0.60810
Information
TypAcademy
MottoInspiring leaders of tomorrow.
Established1971
Local authoritySlough
Department for Education URN137259 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherChristine MacInnes
GenderGirls
Age11 to 18
Enrolment891
Colour(s)Baylis blue, gold, white    
Websitewww.bayliscourt.slough.sch.uk

Baylis Court School is a girls' secondary school with academy status[1] in Slough, Berkshire, England, for students aged 11–18. It is the only single-sex non-selective school in Slough, and has a sixth form which is part of the Herschel Consortium.

History and operations

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The school was built in 1971[2] and converted into an academy in 2011.[3]

After its 2004 inspection of Baylis Court School, the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills reported:

[the school is] a good and effective school; it provides a good quality of education for its pupils.[4]

After a Section 5 inspection on 15 October 2007, the school was rated as 'Outstanding' and, indeed, received this rating in all but two of the 26 criteria that are measured against this standard (i.e. the 1-4 Ofsted criteria).[5]

Ofsted's 2004 report also states: The school population is made up of a very rich cultural mix and comprises:

  • Asian or Asian British – Pakistani (57.7 %)
  • White – British (13.7 %)
  • Asian or Asian British – Indian (12 %)
  • Black or Black British – Caribbean (3.7 %)
  • Mixed – White and Asian (2.3 %)
  • Asian or Asian British – other (2 %)
  • Black or Black British – African (1.6 %)
  • Mixed – any other (1.5 %)
  • Mixed – White and Black Caribbean (1.5%)

The school was awarded specialist Arts College status in February 2007.[citation needed]

Baylis Court School is a school for girls aged 11–19.

References

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  1. ^ dfes. Retrieved 17 August 2007.
  2. ^ "Baylis Court School - Slough". www.getthedata.com. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Baylis Court School - GOV.UK". www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  4. ^ Ofsted Inspection Report - Baylis Court School, Slough[permanent dead link] (PDF format). Retrieved 4 June 2007.
  5. ^ "Ofsted Inspection Report - Baylis Court School, Slough"[permanent dead link] (PDF format). Retrieved 2 August 2008.
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