Baines School vs Boundary Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 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
Boundary Primary School
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
| Measure | Baines School Poulton-le-Fylde, North West | Boundary Primary School Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #232 of 536 | #1639 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2030 of 4,090 | #12347 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 726 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 726 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 65.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Poulton-le-Fylde | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | baines.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.boundaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Baines School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.7 vs 29.3).
- •Baines School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 427.
- •Baines School is a local authority school while Boundary Primary School 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 Boundary Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Baines School ranks higher (48.7 vs 29.3 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 Boundary Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Poulton-le-Fylde and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baines School: 726. Boundary Primary School: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baines School and Boundary Primary School rank in North West?
Baines School is 232nd of 536 and Boundary Primary School is 1639th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).