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Baines School is a secondary voluntary-aided school in Poulton-le-Fylde, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-aided school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Baines School has a Progress 8 score of -0.59 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 44.0, 61% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 747 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 5.6%, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.9%.
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Baines School has a Progress 8 score of -0.59, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 44.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
61% of students at Baines School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Baines School has an overall absence rate of 9.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Baines School is 5.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Baines School has 747 pupils on roll.
23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
6% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Baines School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Baines School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Baines School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
160/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
67/mo
42% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.8
Bus Stops
14
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Poulton-le-Fylde Rail Station
1.4km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Poulton-le-Fylde area
3.7
Below Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 23 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.