The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.6
8.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 108 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 628
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 43.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- STAMFORD PARK TRUST
- Head
- Mr Martin Davies
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCromwell High School
Special school · Very close
Yew Tree Primary School
Primary · Very close
Oakdale School
Special school · Very close
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 376m away
All Saints Catholic College
Secondary · 439m away
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Base
Primary · 579m away
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision
Primary · 579m away
Bradley Green Primary Academy
Primary · 599m away
Questions parents ask
What is Rayner Stephens High School's Ofsted rating?
Rayner Stephens High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rayner Stephens High School?
Rayner Stephens High School currently has 628 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rayner Stephens High School take?
Rayner Stephens High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rayner Stephens High School?
Rayner Stephens High School is in Dukinfield, SK16 5BL, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rayner Stephens High School have a sixth form?
No, Rayner Stephens High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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