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Rainford High School
Higher Lane, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8NY, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.6 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,675
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 50.6, which places it in the top 27% of schools nationally. A strong 78% of students secure a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 65% progress to university, with 17% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate of 48% may indicate room for growth in offering a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 17 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 50.6 | Top 27% 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%. | 78% | Top 19% 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%. | 56% | Top 24% 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%. | 48% | Top 26% 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%. | 35% | Top 26% 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%. | 65% | Above avg |
| 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 98 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.50830, -2.78308 · WA11 8NY
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN144327
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rainford.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rainford High School rated by Ofsted?
Rainford High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 March 2015.
Is Rainford High School a good school?
Rainford High School scores 65.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Rainford High School in GCSEs?
Rainford High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.6. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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