Baylis Court School

What Baylis Court School does

Baylis Court School is a UK state-funded girls' secondary school located in Slough, Berkshire, operating as an academy within the Thames Learning Trust multi-academy trust. It delivers comprehensive 11-18 education to approximately 940 students, including 140 in the Sixth Form, with a Published Admission Number of 160 per year group. The school holds Specialist Arts Academy status, allocating 10% of Year 7 places through performing arts auditions in dance, drama, and music.

The school's core product is a two-stage educational programme: a GCSE curriculum for Years 7-11 and an A Level study programme for Years 12-13 that includes the Extended Project Qualification, leadership development, work experience via Unifrog, and a consortium with Herschel Grammar School that broadens post-16 subject choice. Curriculum breadth spans traditional academic disciplines alongside newer additions including Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, Government & Politics, and Media Studies. Delivery relies on a standard stack of third-party educational platforms: Renaissance Accelerated Reader for literacy, PIXL Independence for student development, Eclipse Library for resource management, Unifrog for careers guidance, Edulink for parent communication, and ParentPay for billing.

The revenue model is publicly funded education through UK government mechanisms. The school receives per-pupil funding from the Education and Skills Funding Agency and Slough Borough Council, with no tuition fees charged to students. Distribution is via two channels: centralized Year 7 admissions through Slough Borough Council's portal and direct Sixth Form applications via the school's applicaa.com portal. The Principal, Mrs Christine MacInnes, leads daily operations under trustee governance of Thames Learning Trust.

Name

Baylis Court School

Legal name

Baylis Court School

Website

https://bayliscourt.slough.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Baylis Court School is a state-funded girls' secondary school and Specialist Arts Academy in Slough, Berkshire, serving 940 students aged 11-18 across GCSE and A Level programmes under the Thames Learning Trust multi-academy trust.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Secondary school education
• Sixth form college
• GCSE curriculum
• A level courses
• Specialist arts academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Slough, Berkshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Publicly Funded Education: Baylis Court School is a government-funded secondary school operating under the Thames Learning Trust. As a state school, it receives funding from the UK Government through local authority funding mechanisms. There is no tuition fee mentioned for students attending the school.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Baylis Court School is a comprehensive 11-18 secondary school and sixth form for girls located in Slough, Berkshire, operating as a Specialist Arts Academy within the Thames Learning Trust. The school delivers GCSE and A Level curricula to approximately 940 students, with 10% of Year 7 places allocated via performing arts auditions in dance, drama, or music. The sixth form additionally offers the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), leadership development, and structured careers guidance including work experience placements managed through the Unifrog platform.

Product overview

Baylis Court School operates as an 11-18 Specialist Arts Academy for girls, offering a comprehensive educational service through its main secondary school (Years 7-11) and Sixth Form (Years 12-13) programmes. The school provides GCSE and A Level curricula with specialist arts provision (10% admission via auditions in dance, drama, music). Key product components include: the main school delivering core curriculum with arts specialism; the Sixth Form offering A Levels, EPQ, and leadership development; remote learning resources through digital platforms; and careers guidance with Unifrog-based work experience. The school integrates third-party educational platforms including Accelerated Reader, Eclipse Library, Pixl Independence, Edulink, and ParentPay for operational delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baylis Court School Main School (11-18) Comprehensive secondary school education for girls aged 11-18, serving approximately 940 students with a specialist arts focus. The school provides GCSE curriculum across core and optional subjects, with 10% of admission places allocated via performing arts auditions in dance, drama, or music.
• Baylis Court Sixth Form (16-19 Study Programme) Post-16 education programme offering A Level qualifications alongside the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), work experience, enrichment activities, and the Sixth Form Leadership Award. Students study three A Levels as their core aim and have access to supervised private study and one-to-one careers meetings. Operates as a consortium with Herschel Grammar School to widen A Level course selection.
• Sixth Form Leadership Award Leadership development programme where students take on meaningful responsibilities such as leading clubs, supporting younger students, running initiatives and contributing to the community, as part of the school's 'inspire the leaders of tomorrow' ethos.
• Careers and Work Experience Programme Structured careers guidance including work experience tailored through Unifrog, workshops, independent learning routines, study skills coaching, and at least one one-to-one careers meeting per student, supporting progression to university and career pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98-100% A Level pass rate consistently achieved
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thames Learning TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaylis Court School is part of The Thames Learning Trust, a multi-academy trust. The Trust provides governance, shared resources, and collaborative opportunities across member schools. The Trust also provides staff benefits including competitive salaries, pension schemes, and employee assistance programmes.
• Herschel Grammar SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaylis Court Sixth Form operates as part of a consortium with Herschel Grammar School, providing students with a wider selection of A Level courses than either school could offer individually.
• TSH Berkshire - Slough ITE Partnership (University of Reading)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeacher training partnership based at TSH Berkshire, Langley providing postgraduate teacher training in partnership with University of Reading. Provides placement opportunities in 14 schools within the Slough postcode area.
• The Burnham Teaching PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeaching partnership supporting career development for teachers across Slough area schools.
• Slough Teaching School AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork supporting career development and professional growth for teachers in Slough schools, providing pathways for leadership and senior career progression.
• University of ReadingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, providing academic accreditation for teacher training through the TSH Berkshire Slough ITE Partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Thames Learning Trust (Trust-level): Multi-academy trust that governs Baylis Court and other member schools (e.g., Battle Primary). As the parent/operator, it is the institutional counterpart for any prospective partner or acquirer evaluating the operating model that Baylis Court sits within.

Direct peers

• Kendrick School: High-performing girls' grammar school in Reading, comparable to Baylis Court in single-sex identity, strong GCSE/A Level outcomes, and selective intake. A natural comparator for parental choice within the wider Thames Valley.
• St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School: Slough-based secondary school with a faith-related admissions priority but otherwise competing in the same local-authority catchment for the same pupil pool, with a comparable academic and sixth-form profile.
• Langley Grammar School: Co-educational grammar school in the Slough Borough Council admissions area, offering GCSEs and A Levels. Directly comparable in size, cohort, and admissions route to Baylis Court.
• Burnham Grammar School: Secondary school with sixth form in the wider Slough catchment, competing for the same Year 7 and Sixth Form applicants. Operates in the same regulatory and funding framework.
• Upton Court Grammar School: Co-educational grammar school in the Slough area competing directly for high-attaining pupils via the same local-authority admissions system. Comparable academic profile with a focus on stretch and enrichment.
• Reading Girls' School: Girls' secondary school with sixth form in the neighbouring Reading area, sharing Baylis Court's single-sex identity and academic-curriculum structure. Comparable target cohort and competitor for parents considering single-sex education in the Thames Valley corridor.
• Herschel Grammar School: Co-educational grammar school in Slough that partners with Baylis Court on the Sixth Form consortium and competes for the same Year 7 cohort through the same Slough Borough Council admissions process. Operates in the same catchment with overlapping curriculum and sixth-form provision.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/bayliscourtsch
• Facebookfacebook.com/BaylisCourtSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/baylis-court-school

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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