Baines School
URN: 119813 • Poulton-le-Fylde FY6 8BE
Overview
- Name
- Baines School
- URN
- 119813
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Doherty (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01253883019
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highcross Road, Poulton-le-Fylde FY6 8BE
Summary
Baines School is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, serving a mixed-gender student body of 747 pupils, with a capacity for 890. Founded in 1717, the school is committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal development, ensuring that students leave as confident and capable young adults. The school ethos prioritises the holistic growth of each student, encouraging them to thrive in both their studies and social skills.
The curriculum at Baines School is diverse, offering a range of subjects including core areas such as English, Maths, and Science, alongside creative arts, humanities, and vocational courses. The school also provides an enrichment programme to enhance students' learning experiences and support their interests beyond the classroom.
Baines School places a strong emphasis on community and parental involvement, with various resources available for parents to support their children’s education. The school actively engages with families through regular updates, events, and opportunities for communication, fostering a collaborative environment for student success.
The curriculum at Baines School is diverse, offering a range of subjects including core areas such as English, Maths, and Science, alongside creative arts, humanities, and vocational courses. The school also provides an enrichment programme to enhance students' learning experiences and support their interests beyond the classroom.
Baines School places a strong emphasis on community and parental involvement, with various resources available for parents to support their children’s education. The school actively engages with families through regular updates, events, and opportunities for communication, fostering a collaborative environment for student success.
Useful links
- Financial Benchmarking (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hodgson School (70.2)
- Hodgson Academy (64.8)
- Saint Aidan's Church of England High School (63.7)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 890
- Pupils
- 747
- Boys
- 360
- Girls
- 387
- FSM %
- 30.10
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 747 | 360 | 387 | 890 | 30.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 846 | 401 | 445 | 890 | 29.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 854 | 409 | 445 | 890 | 24.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 854 | 409 | 445 | 890 | 24.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 851 | 411 | 440 | 890 | 21.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 841 | 430 | 411 | 838 | 16.40 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.