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Schools in Poulton-le-Fylde

A town in Lancashire

  • Town
  • 12 schools and nurseries
  • 2,915 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, more than across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Poulton-le-Fylde at a glance

Ahead of England on primary inspections

How Poulton-le-Fylde's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries124 primary · 2 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 95%
  • Met the standard at 1172%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths49%Attainment 8 48.6, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary11%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Poulton-le-Fylde

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Poulton-le-Fylde primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Poulton-le-Fylde

4 mainstream schools in Poulton-le-Fylde, best first

See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Poulton-le-Fylde

2 mainstream schools in Poulton-le-Fylde, best first

Hodgson Academy

Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 7EU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

217 first choices, 212 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.3

England 46.2

Days missed
6.3%
Pupils
1,121
Pupils per teacher
16.9
View school Hodgson Academy

Baines School

Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8BE · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results close to the England average.

108 first choices, 171 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.4

England 46.2

Days missed
8.5%
Pupils
726
Pupils per teacher
15.2
View school Baines School
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Nurseries in Poulton-le-Fylde

4 in Poulton-le-Fylde, highest Ofsted grade first

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Special Schools in Poulton-le-Fylde

1 in Poulton-le-Fylde. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Brookfield School

Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7HE · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
27.4%
Pupils
93
Pupils per teacher
6.5
View school Brookfield School
The map

Every school in Poulton-le-Fylde, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School, Expected standard in every areaPoulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School, Outstanding in every areaPoulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School, Expected standard or betterSt John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Requires improvement in 3 areasBaines School, Expected standard in every areaBrookfield School, Expected standard in every areaHodgson Academy, GoodMcKee College House, GoodKids Planet Poulton, GoodKids Planet Poulton Carr Head, OutstandingPoulton Childcare, Expected standard or betterLittle Explorers Normoss
  • Outstanding1
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet8
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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What's on offer for each age

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More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Poulton-le-Fylde's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Poulton-le-Fylde vs England

How good are Poulton-le-Fylde's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Poulton-le-Fylde

Poulton-le-FyldeEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade.

    100%

    England 95%

    Above England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    72%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    49%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    11%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Poulton-le-Fylde in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
72% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
46% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Poulton-le-Fylde has 12 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% fewer pupils than in 2018.

11% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Poulton-le-Fylde's state schools each January.

Down 4% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Poulton-le-Fylde11%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Poulton-le-Fylde

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How many schools are in Poulton-le-Fylde?

Poulton-le-Fylde has 12 schools, including 4 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Poulton-le-Fylde?

The highest-ranked schools in Poulton-le-Fylde on Eduscope are Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School, Hodgson Academy, Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Poulton-le-Fylde are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Poulton-le-Fylde hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Poulton-le-Fylde perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Poulton-le-Fylde, 72% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Poulton-le-Fylde?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Poulton-le-Fylde is 16.2:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Poulton-le-Fylde schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Poulton-le-Fylde is 18.2%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Poulton-le-Fylde?

There are 2,915 pupils enrolled across schools in Poulton-le-Fylde, with 906 in primary and 2,009 in secondary. 21.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Poulton-le-Fylde?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 12 schools in Poulton-le-Fylde by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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