Baines School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Highcross Road Poulton-le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 8BE |
| Phone | 01253883019 |
| Reference Number | 119813 |
Baines School has shown notable improvement since the previous inspection, achieving a strong standard in various domains. Leaders have successfully enhanced teaching and assessment, resulting in pupils' academic outcomes aligning closely with national averages. The positive culture around safeguarding ensures that all pupils feel safe and supported, which is critical for their overall development. The school emphasizes inclusivity, and the team's efforts have led to a respectful atmosphere, promoting both attendance and behavioral standards effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 747 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.19%
Girls: 51.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 60 | 58 | 118 |
| 8 | 78 | 82 | 160 |
| 9 | 78 | 81 | 159 |
| 10 | 64 | 78 | 142 |
| 11 | 80 | 88 | 168 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.2% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 31 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 18 Dec 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jun 2017 | Full inspection |
| 09 Oct 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 May 2015 | Full inspection |
| 26 Sep 2011 | Full inspection |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Dec 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 May 2007 | Full inspection |
| 18 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership leading to significant improvements in teaching and assessment.
- Positive pupil outcomes aligning with national averages.
- Effective support for attendance with decreasing gaps among disadvantaged students.
- Well-designed personal development program that engages pupils.
- Commitment to inclusivity and support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils still have gaps in their reading, writing, and number knowledge.
- Disadvantaged pupils' progress is below national averages.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 132 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 172 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 107 | 56 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
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| > Other Education | |
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0.48 miles |
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