Rainford High Technology College
URN: 104826 • St Helens WA11 8NY
Overview
- Name
- Rainford High Technology College
- URN
- 104826
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 70.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Young (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Higher Lane, St Helens WA11 8NY
Summary
Rainford High Technology College is a mixed community secondary school located in St Helens, with a current enrolment of 1,533 pupils and a capacity of 1,650. The school is committed to an inclusive ethos where "Everyone Matters, Everyone Helps and Everyone Succeeds," emphasizing collaboration among staff, students, and parents to provide the best educational experience for each child.
The curriculum at Rainford High is designed to support a wide range of learning needs and aspirations, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve their potential. The school places a strong emphasis on academic success while also fostering personal development and well-being.
With a relatively low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (7.5%), the school serves a diverse community in St Helens. Rainford High aims to create a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue their dreams and prepares them for future challenges.
The curriculum at Rainford High is designed to support a wide range of learning needs and aspirations, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve their potential. The school places a strong emphasis on academic success while also fostering personal development and well-being.
With a relatively low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (7.5%), the school serves a diverse community in St Helens. Rainford High aims to create a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue their dreams and prepares them for future challenges.
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Nearby alternatives
- Rainford High School (68.6)
- The Sutton Academy (58.1)
- De La Salle School (52.4)
- Cowley International College (51.6)
- Sutton High Sports College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- St. Helens
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1650
- Pupils
- 1533
- Boys
- 760
- Girls
- 775
- FSM %
- 7.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-03-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1533 | 760 | 775 | 1650 | 7.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1533 | 760 | 775 | 1650 | 7.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1533 | 760 | 775 | 1650 | 7.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1533 | 760 | 775 | 1650 | 7.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1533 | 760 | 775 | 1650 | 7.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1533 | 760 | 775 | 1650 | 7.50 |
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