Rainhill High School
URN: 104830 • Prescot L35 6NY
Overview
- Name
- Rainhill High School
- URN
- 104830
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Pout (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Warrington Road, Prescot L35 6NY
Summary
Rainhill High School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Prescot, St. Helens, catering to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,461 pupils and a capacity of 1,550, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to support academic achievement and personal development. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to excel both academically and in extracurricular activities.
The school community is actively engaged, with various initiatives and events that promote teamwork and leadership. Recent highlights include a successful expedition to Peru, where students participated in community projects, and numerous sporting achievements, such as winning the St Helens Cup in football. The school also places a strong emphasis on the arts and has seen its students perform at prestigious events, showcasing their talents beyond the classroom.
Rainhill High School is committed to inclusivity, with 9.3% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to supporting all learners. The school aims to create a vibrant community where students can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future success.
The school community is actively engaged, with various initiatives and events that promote teamwork and leadership. Recent highlights include a successful expedition to Peru, where students participated in community projects, and numerous sporting achievements, such as winning the St Helens Cup in football. The school also places a strong emphasis on the arts and has seen its students perform at prestigious events, showcasing their talents beyond the classroom.
Rainhill High School is committed to inclusivity, with 9.3% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to supporting all learners. The school aims to create a vibrant community where students can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future success.
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Key details
- LA
- St. Helens
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1550
- Pupils
- 1461
- Boys
- 795
- Girls
- 665
- FSM %
- 9.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-11-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1461 | 795 | 665 | 1550 | 9.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1461 | 795 | 665 | 1550 | 9.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1461 | 795 | 665 | 1550 | 9.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1461 | 795 | 665 | 1550 | 9.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1461 | 795 | 665 | 1550 | 9.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1461 | 795 | 665 | 1550 | 9.30 |
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