Rayner Stephens High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Yew Tree Lane Dukinfield Cheshire SK16 5BL |
| Phone | 01613382374 |
| Reference Number | 148430 |
Description
betaRayner Stephens High School, located in Dukinfield, Greater Manchester (postcode SK16 5BL), is a coeducational secondary institution with a rich history. Formerly known as Astley Sports College and Community High School, the school converted to academy status in July 2017 and was renamed in honor of Rayner Stephens. The school is part of the Tameside Council's educational offering, and is administered by the Department for Education with URN 148430.
The school accepts pupils between the ages of 11 to 16 and is well-regarded for its sports facilities, featuring artificial multi-sports pitches available for public use outside school hours. Rayner Stephens High School principally enrolls students from neighboring primary schools, including Broadbent Fold Primary, Oakfield Primary, Ravensfield Community Primary, and Yew Tree Community Primary.
In addition to GCSEs, students at Rayner Stephens have the opportunity to engage in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program and also pursue BTEC courses. The school website, raynerstephens.org.uk, provides information and resources for students, parents, and the community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 580 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.45%
Girls: 56.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 54 | 72 | 126 |
| 8 | 35 | 47 | 82 |
| 9 | 49 | 58 | 107 |
| 10 | 59 | 82 | 141 |
| 11 | 55 | 69 | 124 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.9% |
| African | 4.7% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-11-09 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-26 | School inspection: | School 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 34.1 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| -1.03 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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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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0.09 miles |
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0.12 miles |
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0.23 miles |
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0.36 miles |
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Bradley Green Primary Academy
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0.37 miles |
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Westmorland Avenue, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5JA |
0.42 miles |
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Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery
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0.62 miles |
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Flowery Field Primary School
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0.75 miles |
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0.78 miles |
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0.9 miles |
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1.01 miles |
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Godley Community Primary Academy
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1.12 miles |
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Lyndhurst Primary School
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1.19 miles |
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Endeavour Primary Academy
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1.4 miles |
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1.41 miles |
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Greenfield Primary Academy
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1.52 miles |
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1.53 miles |
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St Anne's Primary School
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St George's CofE Primary School
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1.55 miles |
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Cromwell High School
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0 miles |
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All Saints Catholic College
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0.27 miles |
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Thomas Ashton School
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0.72 miles |
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Hyde High School
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0.79 miles |
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Trinity School
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0.82 miles |
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West Hill School
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1.2 miles |
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1.25 miles |
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1.34 miles |
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1.55 miles |
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1.58 miles |
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Safe Start School
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1.66 miles |
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Copley Academy
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1.8 miles |
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Greater Manchester Alternative Provision
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1.87 miles |
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Alder Community High School
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1.95 miles |
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Audenshaw School
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1.98 miles |
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Denton Community College
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2.17 miles |
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St Thomas More RC College
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2.23 miles |
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Denton Community College
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2.25 miles |
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2.28 miles |
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2.52 miles |