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Rainhill High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Josie Thorogood

corporate_fareSTEPHENSON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onPrescot, L35 6NY

language Visit Website phone 1744677205

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,830

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Attainment 8

45.9

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GCSE Rank

#2 in St. Helens

#1,579 of 3,216 nationally

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Rainhill High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Prescot, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Rainhill High School is an academy converter in Prescot, St. Helens, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of STEPHENSON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,810 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9, placing the school #2 in St. Helens and #1,579 of 3,216 nationally. 40.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 35.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 21.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.3 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

40.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.6%

Entering EBacc38.50%

EBacc APS3.87

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43.60%

EBacc APS4.14

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS4.19

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.39

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS4.34

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS4.44

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.3

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.1%

Achieving A*–A21.2%

Achieving A*–B35.4%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate94.7%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate85.70%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate94.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 February 2023

Inspection Report

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04 February 2020

Inspection Report

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04 March 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-02-22

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2020-02-04

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2014-11-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-02-08

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.6%(66 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,810 pupils. During this period, there were 105 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,810	105	5.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,819	134	7.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,823	128	7.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,852	95	5.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,861	94	5.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,819	54	3.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,830	35	1.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,850	58	3.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,816	74	4.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,838	52	2.8%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,862	54	2.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,779	33	1.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,794	18	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,795	35	1.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,706	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,706	18	1.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,706	38	2.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,530	37	2.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,535	55	3.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,547	22	1.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,503	46	3.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,508	26	1.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,522	22	1.4%	3.7%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 87 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 81 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 67 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 24 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

67.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

69.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree9%

agree39%

disagree29%

strongly disagree16%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree14%

agree41%

disagree28%

strongly disagree13%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree17%

agree26%

disagree20%

strongly disagree22%

don't know2%

not applicable13%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes29%

no71%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree10%

agree28%

disagree31%

strongly disagree25%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree26%

agree40%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree47%

disagree19%

strongly disagree9%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree22%

agree46%

disagree21%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree62%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree55%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree17%

agree32%

disagree23%

strongly disagree12%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes54%

no46%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Rainford High School

Hope Academy

The Sutton Academy

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Outwood Academy Haydock

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