Rainford High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Higher Lane Rainford St Helens Merseyside WA11 8NY |
| Phone | 01744885914 |
| Reference Number | 144327 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1675 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.48%
Girls: 51.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 152 | 139 | 291 |
| 8 | 151 | 156 | 307 |
| 9 | 134 | 156 | 290 |
| 10 | 141 | 150 | 291 |
| 11 | 127 | 156 | 283 |
| 12 | 45 | 53 | 98 |
| 13 | 62 | 53 | 115 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.8% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2021 | School inspection |
| 06 Sep 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Rainford High Technology College | |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
| 11 Oct 2004 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 73.5% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.89 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.03 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 226 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 132 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 181 | 23 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School
Rufford Road, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8JX |
0.11 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Old Lane, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8JF |
0.37 miles |
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Rainford CofE Primary School
Cross Pit Lane, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8AJ |
0.42 miles |
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Crawford Village Primary School
Crawford Road, Crawford Village, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9QP |
1.62 miles |
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Little Digmoor Primary School
Abbeystead, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9NF |
2.14 miles |
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Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Birkrig, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BN |
2.29 miles |
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Blakehall, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AZ |
2.46 miles |
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Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Back Lane, Holland Moor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA |
2.52 miles |
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Delph Side Community Primary School
Eskdale, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6ED |
2.67 miles |
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Holland Moor Primary School
Cornbrook, Holland Moor Primary School, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AG |
2.73 miles |
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Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery
Hall Lane, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 0EH |
2.8 miles |
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Hillside Community Primary School
Egerton, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6DE |
2.82 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's School, Birchley Road, Billinge, Birchley Road, Nr Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7QJ |
2.95 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Windrows, New Church Farm, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8NP |
2.95 miles |
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St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8LQ |
2.95 miles |
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Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW |
3.05 miles |
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Rainford Road, Windle, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6BX |
3.08 miles |
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Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7BD |
3.1 miles |
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Flamstead, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PF |
3.12 miles |
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Kingsbury Primary Special School
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH |
3.15 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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A.R.T.S. Education
167a Ormskirk Road, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8HR |
0.49 miles |
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Hope High School
Carfield, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DP |
2.24 miles |
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Up Holland High School
Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL |
2.99 miles |
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Progress Arc Billinge School
Carr Mill Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7TT |
3.21 miles |
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Cowley International College
Hard Lane, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6PN |
3.24 miles |
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West Lancashire Community High School
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH |
3.3 miles |
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Winstanley College
Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7XF |
3.46 miles |
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Lathom High School : A Technology College
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JN |
3.67 miles |
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De La Salle School
Mill Brow, Eccleston, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4QH |
3.69 miles |
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JW |
3.77 miles |
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This Is My Education - TIME
Logic House, Central Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1UD |
3.99 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic High School
Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU |
4.08 miles |
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St Helens College
Water Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1PP |
4.21 miles |
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Maharishi Free School
Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ |
4.27 miles |
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All Saints Catholic High School
Roughwood Drive, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside, L33 8XF |
4.37 miles |
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Dean Trust Wigan
Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ |
4.47 miles |
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Carmel College
Prescot Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 3AG |
4.54 miles |
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Boardmans Lane, Blackbrook, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9BB |
4.63 miles |
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St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ |
4.71 miles |
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Learn 4 Life School
64a Rectory Road, Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN4 0QD |
4.8 miles |