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Rainhill High School
- Secondary
- Rainhill L35 6NY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well in most subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, act with kindness, and feel happy and safe in school.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have benefited from subject-specific support to enhance their expertise.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers revise and consolidate important prior learning effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers lack the confidence to deliver some aspects of the curriculum.
Opportunities for Involvement: Older pupils engage in leadership roles like the student parliament.
Communication: Leaders have recently strengthened communication systems with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: A very small proportion of parents are not confident in leaders' systems to deal with bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have raised their academic expectations since the previous inspection.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with bullying incidents quickly and effectively.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils feel there is an adult they can speak with if they have concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders have ensured regular and appropriate safeguarding training for staff.
Extracurricular Offerings: Older pupils are enthusiastic about raising money for local charities and supporting community projects.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students balance academic responsibilities well with extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from a well-planned programme of careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form can study a wide range of academic and vocational courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are supported well, with sufficient information provided to teachers.
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Rainhill High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 1852 students from age 11-18 yr.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Year 8 team from Rainhill High School hasn't advanced to a Merseyside Cup Final in 25 years, but they more than made up for lost time by being the first team to ever place Rainhill's name on the trophy. At Liverpool's Wyncote Sports Centre, Rainhill's first final appearance since 1994 ended with a convincing 4-1 victory over Bebington Sports College. After defeating a highly-favored Bluecoat team in the semi-finals 5-2, Rainhill entered the game feeling confident. However, they were quickly brought to their senses as they let up a goal after just three minutes. Goalkeeper Jack Pilkington prevented Rainhill from falling farther behind, but Bebington found themselves on the back foot after that. At halftime, Rainhill was still down after Michael Laffey and Jayden Danns both hit the crossbar and Owen Dagnall came close with a header. Jamie Shum, Liam Farley, and Joe Morgan of Rainhill continued to limit Bebington's creative edge after the break, and both Reece Williams and Danns came dangerously close to scoring again, but the equaliser was still elusive. Bebington's resistance was eventually broken by Mikey Hayman, who thought he'd put Rainhill in front just minutes later only to see his header rebound off the underside of the bar. However, Rainhill would not be deterred, as in the game's final period, Dagnall, Williams, and Danns converted pressure into goals to give their team a storied triumph. Michael Wood, a PE instructor and team manager at Rainhill High School, said: "We are giddy with excitement! This was a lovely occasion, and the boys gave a fantastic performance. Both Bebington and our parents contributed. Their support was fantastic.".
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 15.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 13.30% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 21.13% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 32.38% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 6.38% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 10.19% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 2.06 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 77.78% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 67.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 25.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 18.11% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 7.67% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 23.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 33.43% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 15.57% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 6.71% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 9.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.39 | 1.99 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.22% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 248 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.67% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 26.67% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 20.78% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 25.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 4.11% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 1 | 21.21% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 35.79% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 19.21% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 6.43% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 4 | 10.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.34 | 2.16 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 84.45% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 235 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 76.36% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 23.82% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 19.64% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 21.82% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 3.27% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.73% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 23.93% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 35.57% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 19.57% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 8.57% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 12.57% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.44 | 2.23 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 84.45% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 243 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 68.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 30.18% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 17.27% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.27% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.45% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.23 | 25.89 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.56 | 26.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.30% | 11.35% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 139 | 317 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 47.83% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 7.67% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 26.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 15% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.43 | 28.83 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.52 | 29.73 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 12.28% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 145 | 423 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 55.67% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.67% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 17.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 14.83% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.00 4 | 29.21 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.99 8 | 24.42 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.7% | 5.7% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 99 | 319 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 45.43% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 10.71% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 27.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.57% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.37 | 26.7 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.29 | 23.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.7% | 5.66% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 9 | 10 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 36.43% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 17.14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 7.43% | 4.22% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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