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Rainford High School

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Rainford High School

Higher Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8NY

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Pupils
1,675
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.5%
Attainment 8
50.5
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.6%
Basics 9-5
56.2%

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
47.7%
EBacc APS
4.43
EBacc 9-5
26.1%
EBacc 9-4
35.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.74
A*-A Grades
9.3%
A*-B Grades
31.7%
AAB+ %
11.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 137 students entered

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About Rainford High School

Rainford High School is a secondary school in St Helens, St. Helens. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.5. The school has around 1,675 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Higher Lane, St Helens, WA11 8NY | More schools in St. Helens

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2015 — Good (predecessor: Rainford High Technology College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Rainford High School

What is Rainford High School's Ofsted rating?
Rainford High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Rainford High School's latest exam results?
Rainford High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Rainford High School located?
Rainford High School is a secondary school in St Helens, St. Helens (WA11 8NY).
How many pupils attend Rainford High School?
Rainford High School has around 1,675 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Rainford High School with other schools?
View Rainford 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.