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Rayner Stephens High School

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Rayner Stephens High School

Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 5BL

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
628
Ages
11-16
FSM
43.8%
Attainment 8
35.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.7%
Basics 9-5
28.9%

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
15.5%
EBacc APS
3.05
EBacc 9-5
6.3%
EBacc 9-4
9.9%
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About Rayner Stephens High School

Rayner Stephens High School is a secondary school in Dukinfield, Tameside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.5. The school has around 628 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 5BL | More schools in Tameside

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2020 — Inadequate (predecessor: Rayner Stephens High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Rayner Stephens High School

What is Rayner Stephens High School's Ofsted rating?
Rayner Stephens High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Rayner Stephens High School's latest exam results?
Rayner Stephens High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Rayner Stephens High School located?
Rayner Stephens High School is a secondary school in Dukinfield, Tameside (SK16 5BL).
How many pupils attend Rayner Stephens High School?
Rayner Stephens High School has around 628 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Rayner Stephens High School with other schools?
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