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Rainhill High School

Rainhill High School, Prescot
Secondary
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Rainhill High School

Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 6NY

A Good-rated secondary school in Prescot.

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Pupils
1,810
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.5%
Attainment 8
45.8
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.7%
Basics 9-5
40.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
38.5%
EBacc APS
3.86
EBacc 9-5
14.8%
EBacc 9-4
24.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.33
A*-A Grades
21.2%
A*-B Grades
35.4%
AAB+ %
15.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

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About Rainhill High School

Rainhill High School is a secondary school in Prescot, St. Helens. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.8. The school has around 1,810 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 6NY | More schools in St. Helens

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Rainhill High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2020 — Requires improvement
  3. Nov 2014 — Good (predecessor: Rainhill High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Rainhill High School

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Frequently asked questions about Rainhill High School

What is Rainhill High School's Ofsted rating?
Rainhill High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Rainhill High School's latest exam results?
Rainhill High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Rainhill High School located?
Rainhill High School is a secondary school in Prescot, St. Helens (L35 6NY).
How many pupils attend Rainhill High School?
Rainhill High School has around 1,810 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Rainhill High School with other schools?
View Rainhill High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in St. Helens.