The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.9
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.30
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 294 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 127 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,810
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Trust
- STEPHENSON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Josie Thorogood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakdene Primary Academy
Primary · 517m away
Rainhill Community Nursery
Nursery · 529m away
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 534m away
Tower College
Independent · 627m away
St Ann's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 903m away
Sutton Manor Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Longton Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rainhill High School a selective school?
No. Rainhill High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rainhill High School's Ofsted rating?
Rainhill High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rainhill High School?
Rainhill High School currently has 1,810 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rainhill High School take?
Rainhill High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rainhill High School?
Rainhill High School is in Prescot, L35 6NY, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rainhill High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Rainhill High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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