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Baines School
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- Wyre FY6 8BE
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Based on the inspection date: 31 October 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Classrooms are calm and purposeful; new behaviour management is valued.
Academic Progress: Some pupils do not achieve as well as they should due to inconsistent curriculum delivery.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use it well in some respects.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are at different stages of implementing the new curriculum effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers do not always use assessment strategies effectively, leading to unchecked gaps in learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are regularly consulted when pupils struggle with their learning or behaviour.
Communication: The school communicates with parents about their child's progress and school events effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Expert advice used to strengthen the curriculum design significantly.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership has taken positive steps to improve the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school does not promote diversity well, hindering preparation for modern Britain.
Extracurricular Offerings: The extra-curricular programme offers a range of enrichment activities like camping and musical performances.
Career Counselling Services: The school designs opportunities for pupils to encounter the world of work, raising future aspirations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils' additional needs are supported well, preparing them for future success.
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Baines School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 846 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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These objectives are accomplished by the following curriculum for careers. Every tactic complies with The Gatsby Benchmarks. Two times a year, Careers Compass is completed, and action points are used to guide improvements. The Curriculum Leader works to continuously enhance and expand upon each standard with the help of the Enterprise Advisor Network, outside providers, Lancashire Education Partnership, and employers. Here are the specifics of our most current assessment and action plan.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.9 | - | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 34% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.79 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 59% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.9 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 64% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 5 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 6 | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 8 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 5 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.11 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 10 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 6 | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 4 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 3 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.26 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.63 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.00 2 | 26.74 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.41 2 | 25.24 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.4% | 11.43% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 67.05% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.63% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 16.79% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.16% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.76 | 21.18 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.15 | 22.11 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.3% | 8.29% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 4 | 67.48% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.62% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 19.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.57% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Baines School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1