Baines School vs Blackpool Aspire Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baines School
Poulton-le-Fylde · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
726 students
Blackpool Aspire Academy
Blackpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
799 students
| Measure | Baines School Poulton-le-Fylde, North West | Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #232 of 536 | #481 of 536 |
| National rank | #2030 of 4,090 | #3794 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 726 | 799 |
| Pupils on roll | 726 | 799 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 66.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | 36.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.1% | 28.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.5% | 53.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | 3.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Poulton-le-Fylde | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | baines.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.blackpoolaspireacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Baines School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.7 vs 15.3).
- •Blackpool Aspire Academy is the larger school with 799 students compared with 726.
- •Baines School is a local authority school while Blackpool Aspire Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baines School better than Blackpool Aspire Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Baines School ranks higher (48.7 vs 15.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baines School and Blackpool Aspire Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Poulton-le-Fylde and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baines School: 726. Blackpool Aspire Academy: 799. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baines School and Blackpool Aspire Academy rank in North West?
Baines School is 232nd of 536 and Blackpool Aspire Academy is 481st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).