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Baines School
Requires Improvementgraded 31/10/2023Ages 11–16747 pupilsNone
Baines School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Poulton-le-Fylde, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 747 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 31/10/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 and 39% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Poulton-le-Fylde can view Baines School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 31/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 4 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Quality of education
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 845.8
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake31.4%
Free school meals31.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.9%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.1%
Attendance90.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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