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Rainhill High School
Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.8 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,810
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 50% nationally. While 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 41% reach grade 5 or above. Additionally, 51% of pupils progress to university, with 17% attending top-third institutions, indicating a positive pathway for post-secondary education.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.9 | Top 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 39% | Top 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 24% | Top 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 51% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 109 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.7%
White Other2.2%
Asian Indian2.1%
Black African1.8%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.41129, -2.75381 · L35 6NY
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN144326
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Rainhill High School rated by Ofsted?
Rainhill High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.
Is Rainhill High School a good school?
Rainhill High School scores 46.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Rainhill High School in GCSEs?
Rainhill High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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