Baines School vs The Blackpool Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
The Blackpool Sixth Form College
Blackpool · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
| Measure | Baines School Poulton-le-Fylde, North West | The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #232 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #2030 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 726 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 726 | – |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Baines School is a local authority school while The Blackpool Sixth Form College 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 The Blackpool Sixth Form College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Baines School and The Blackpool Sixth Form College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Poulton-le-Fylde and Blackpool in North West.
How do Baines School and The Blackpool Sixth Form College rank in North West?
Baines School is 232nd of 536 and The Blackpool Sixth Form College is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).