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Rainford High School

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Rainford High School

Higher Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8NY

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

50.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

50.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2350.446.4
2023/2447.846.4
2024/2550.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.030.00
2023/24+0.030.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

National avgSelective avg

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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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