Rainford High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
St Helens, WA11 8NY
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 31% in England
1 of 7 in St. Helens
Pupils
1,646
First preferences per place
1.21
2026/27
Absence
6.5%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.4 | 47.8 | 50.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53% | 48% | 56% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 52% | 42% | 49% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.03 | 0.03 | — |
78% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Up Holland High School · 3.1 mi · No rating · Top 36% in England
- Cowley International College · 3.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 19% in England
- Lathom High School : A Technology College · 3.7 mi · Good · Bottom 16% in England
- De La Salle School · 3.7 mi · Requires improvement
- Maharishi Free School · 4.2 mi · Not judged · Top 36% in England
- St Peter's Catholic High School · 4.1 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
The neighbourhood
Rainford High School is in Rainford (typical home £276,000, crime very low).
What is Rainford High School's Ofsted rating?
Rainford High School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Rainford High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Rainford High School is in the top 31% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.