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Rayner Stephens High School
Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5BL, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.4 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
628
Capacity
831
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.6, the school performs relatively well compared to 93% of schools nationally, although only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is a consideration, but the recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, highlighting areas that need attention. Limited published data may make it challenging to assess the overall educational experience fully.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 35.6 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.8%
Black African5.6%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
Asian Other5.3%
White Other3.5%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.8%
Other1.6%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.46940, -2.07122 · SK16 5BL
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN148430
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.raynerstephens.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Rayner Stephens High School rated by Ofsted?
Rayner Stephens High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is Rayner Stephens High School a good school?
Rayner Stephens High School scores 5.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Rayner Stephens High School in GCSEs?
Rayner Stephens High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.6. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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