Rayner Stephens High School
Academy sponsor led
Dukinfield, SK16 5BL
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 7% in England
12 of 13 in Tameside
Pupils
635
First preferences per place
0.81
2026/27
Absence
13.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 34.0 | 34.1 | 35.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 25% | 30% | |
| Average English grade | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 24% | 25% | 38% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.86 | -1.03 | — |
46% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- All Saints Catholic College · 0.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 12% in England
- Hyde High School · 0.7 mi · Requires improvement
- West Hill School · 1.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 39% in England
- Dixons Pennine Academy · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 4% in England
- Alder Community High School · 2.0 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 49% in England
- Audenshaw School · 2.0 mi · Good · Top 50% in England
The neighbourhood
Rayner Stephens High School is in Newtonmoor (typical home £220,000).
What is Rayner Stephens High School's Ofsted rating?
Rayner Stephens High School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Rayner Stephens High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Rayner Stephens High School is in the bottom 7% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.