Baines School
Voluntary aided school
Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8BE
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 41% in England
5 of 7 in Wyre
Pupils
726
First preferences per place
0.63
2026/27
Absence
8.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | 44.0 | 45.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 39% | 41% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 42% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.79 | -0.59 | — |
66% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Blackpool Aspire Academy · 0.9 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 4% in England
- Hodgson Academy · 1.0 mi · Good · Top 35% in England
- St Mary's Catholic Academy · 1.3 mi · Good · Bottom 20% in England
- Unity Academy Blackpool · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 1% in England
- Millfield School · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 50% in England
- Montgomery Academy · 2.2 mi · Good · Bottom 11% in England
The neighbourhood
Baines School is in Poulton South (typical home £251,250, crime very low).
What is Baines School's Ofsted rating?
Baines School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Baines School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Baines School is in the bottom 41% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.