Rainhill High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Warrington Road Rainhill Prescot Merseyside L35 6NY |
| Phone | 01744677205 |
| Reference Number | 144326 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1852 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.13%
Girls: 46.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 155 | 155 | 310 |
| 8 | 141 | 157 | 298 |
| 9 | 153 | 144 | 297 |
| 10 | 145 | 155 | 300 |
| 11 | 157 | 146 | 303 |
| 12 | 105 | 69 | 174 |
| 13 | 103 | 42 | 145 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| African | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-04-27 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-22 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-02-04 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-03-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Rainhill High School | ||
| 2014-11-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2011-11-22 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-02-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-02-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2014-11-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2011-11-22 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-02-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-02-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.13 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Oakdene Primary School
Ashton Avenue, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 0QQ |
0.32 miles |
|
Rainhill Community Nursery
Deepdale Drive, Prescot, L35 4NW |
0.33 miles |
|
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
School Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NN |
0.33 miles |
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St Ann's Church of England Primary School
View Road, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 0LQ |
0.56 miles |
|
Sutton Manor Community Primary School
Forest Road, Sutton Manor, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4AT |
0.93 miles |
|
Longton Lane Community Primary School
Longton Lane, Rainhill, St Helens, Merseyside, L35 8PB |
1.12 miles |
|
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Elton Head Road, Sutton Heath, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5BT |
1.18 miles |
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Cannon Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4XU |
1.35 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Hall Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DW |
1.43 miles |
|
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DF |
1.46 miles |
|
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School
Govett Road, Nutgrove, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5NH |
1.58 miles |
|
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
Lickers Lane, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 3SR |
1.62 miles |
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Heath Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5NJ |
1.64 miles |
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Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Milton Avenue, Whiston, Milton Avenue, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XY |
1.67 miles |
|
St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Shaw Lane, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5AT |
1.67 miles |
|
Thatto Heath Community Primary School
Hobart Street, Thatto Heath, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5QX |
1.76 miles |
|
Willow Tree Primary School
Willow Tree Avenue, Leach Lane, Sutton Leach, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4LZ |
1.76 miles |
|
Sherdley Primary School
Mill Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4HA |
1.82 miles |
|
Eaves Primary School
Eaves Lane, Marshalls Cross, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3UB |
1.86 miles |
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Halsnead Primary School
Pennywood Drive, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 3TX |
1.88 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Tower College
Mill Lane, Prescot, L35 6NE |
0.39 miles |
|
Ash Meadow School
Jubits Lane, St Helens, WA9 4RT |
1.27 miles |
|
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Cumber Lane, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XG |
1.27 miles |
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The Sutton Academy
Elton Head Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5AU |
1.42 miles |
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Carmel College
Prescot Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 3AG |
2.31 miles |
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Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7TD |
2.61 miles |
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Highfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7DW |
2.66 miles |
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Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HU |
2.72 miles |
|
The Prescot School
Knowsley Park Lane, Prescot, Liverpool, Merseyside, L34 3NB |
2.75 miles |
|
Ashley High School
Cawfield Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HG |
2.86 miles |
|
Chesnut Lodge Special School
Green Lane, Ditton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HF |
2.88 miles |
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St Helens College
Water Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1PP |
2.9 miles |
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De La Salle School
Mill Brow, Eccleston, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4QH |
3.12 miles |
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De La Salle School
Mill Brow, Eccleston, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4QH |
3.12 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Berrys Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3HE |
3.13 miles |
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This Is My Education - TIME
Logic House, Central Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1UD |
3.3 miles |
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Lord Derby Academy
Seel Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 6DG |
3.3 miles |
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The Raise Academy
Naylor Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0BS |
3.32 miles |
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Riverside College Halton
Kingsway, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7QQ |
3.36 miles |
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Lawrence House School
8 Huyton Church Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 5SJ |
3.38 miles |