It was founded through the will of James Baines in 1717 and is a former grammar school.

It was one of three schools set up in Baines' will,[2] the others being at Marton[3] and Thornton.

[4] teaching around 100 pupils without charging fees.

Baines will also provided payments to the poor of the area and apprenticeships.

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