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Rainford CofE Primary School
Cross Pit Lane, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8AJ, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.6 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
239
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to student achievement, particularly with 70% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school's solid performance, although only 9% of students reach the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
White Other1.3%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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53.50225, -2.78488 · WA11 8AJ
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN148365
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Rainford CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rainford CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2012.
Is Rainford CofE Primary School a good school?
Rainford CofE Primary School scores 59.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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