Baines School vs Hodgson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.5 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
Hodgson Academy
Poulton-Le-Fylde · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,121 students
| Measure | Baines School Poulton-le-Fylde, North West | Hodgson Academy Poulton-Le-Fylde, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #232 of 536 | #120 of 536 |
| National rank | #2030 of 4,090 | #1038 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 726 | 1,121 |
| Pupils on roll | 726 | 1,121 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | 49.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.1% | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.5% | 76.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | 4.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Poulton-le-Fylde | Poulton-Le-Fylde |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | baines.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.hodgson.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hodgson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.6 vs 48.7).
- •Hodgson Academy is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 726.
- •Baines School is a local authority school while Hodgson 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 Hodgson Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hodgson Academy ranks higher (69.6 vs 48.7 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 Hodgson Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Poulton-le-Fylde and Poulton-Le-Fylde in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baines School: 726. Hodgson Academy: 1,121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baines School and Hodgson Academy rank in North West?
Baines School is 232nd of 536 and Hodgson Academy is 120th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).