Baylis Court School vs Herschel Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 655 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baylis Court School
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
921 students
Herschel Grammar School
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,062 students
| Measure | Baylis Court School Slough, South East | Herschel Grammar School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #270 of 679 | #20 of 679 |
| National rank | #1449 of 4,090 | #59 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 921 | 1,062 |
| Pupils on roll | 921 | 1,062 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 118% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | 75.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.6% | 98.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.6% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.44 | 7.25 |
| A level points per entry | 30.3 | 41.7 |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bayliscourt.slough.sch.uk | www.herschel.slough.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Herschel Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.7 vs 60.6).
- •Herschel Grammar School is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 921.
- •Baylis Court School is girls and Herschel Grammar School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baylis Court School better than Herschel Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Herschel Grammar School ranks higher (96.7 vs 60.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baylis Court School and Herschel Grammar School?
About 655 m in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baylis Court School: 921. Herschel Grammar School: 1,062. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baylis Court School and Herschel Grammar School rank in South East?
Baylis Court School is 270th of 679 and Herschel Grammar School is 20th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).