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Baines School

Highcross Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8BE

Voluntary aided school
Pupils
747
Ages
11-16
FSM
30.1%
Attainment 8
45.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.5%
Basics 9-5
41.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
19.6%
EBacc APS
3.87
EBacc 9-5
10.1%
EBacc 9-4
14.3%
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About Baines School

Baines School is a secondary school in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.7. The school has around 747 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Baines School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Nov 2019 — Requires improvement
  4. Jun 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Baines School

What is Baines School's Ofsted rating?
Baines School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Baines School's latest exam results?
Baines School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Baines School located?
Baines School is a secondary school in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire (FY6 8BE).
How many pupils attend Baines School?
Baines School has around 747 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Baines School with other schools?
View Baines School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.