Compare Baines School and Hodgson Academy and Saint Aidan's Church of England High School

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Baines School (Secondary) in Poulton-le-Fylde; Hodgson Academy (Secondary) in Poulton-Le-Fylde; Saint Aidan's Church of England High School (Secondary) in Poulton-le-Fylde — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Baines School, Hodgson Academy and Saint Aidan's Church of England High School. They are secondary phase and voluntary aided school and academy converter type located around Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire and Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Hodgson Academy), published Jan 2023. The lowest is 3 (Baines School), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Baines School (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 900, combined total ≈ 2,700, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–30–35%; all within the THE COASTAL COLLABORATIVE TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Baines School FY6 8BE	Hodgson Academy FY6 7EU	Saint Aidan's Church of England High School FY6 0NP
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Poulton-le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 8BE	Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7EU	Poulton-le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 0NP
Latest Ofsted	3 4 Dec 2023	2 30 Jan 2023	2 23 Oct 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	890	1125	869
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	THE COASTAL COLLABORATIVE TRUST	Lancashire (888)
Website	baines.lancs.sch.uk	www.hodgson.lancs.sch.uk	www.st-aidans.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone	01253883019	01253882815	01253810504
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Baines School

FY6 8BE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Poulton-le-Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 8BE
Ofsted: 3 4 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: baines.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01253883019

Hodgson Academy

FY6 7EU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Poulton-Le-Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 7EU
Ofsted: 2 30 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE COASTAL COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Website: www.hodgson.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01253882815

Saint Aidan's Church of England High School

FY6 0NP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Poulton-le-Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 0NP
Ofsted: 2 23 Oct 2013
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.st-aidans.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01253810504

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.