Rayner Stephens High School

URN: 144622 • Dukinfield SK16 5BL

Overview

Name
Rayner Stephens High School
URN
144622
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
33.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Fay Beach (since 2025)
Telephone
Website
Address
Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield SK16 5BL

Summary

Rayner Stephens High School, located in Dukinfield, Tameside, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 622 students, against a capacity of 831. The school is dedicated to fostering a warm and caring community where every student can thrive. Named after local reformer Joseph Rayner Stephens, the school embodies values of respect, ambition, and excellence, aiming to provide an inclusive environment for all learners.

The curriculum at Rayner Stephens is designed to support a broad range of subjects, including Art, Science, Humanities, and Modern Foreign Languages, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, offering enrichment opportunities, student leadership roles, and support for students with special educational needs (SEND).

Rayner Stephens High School is committed to community engagement and celebrates student achievements through various initiatives. The school has received recognition for its improvements and is actively involved in promoting mental health and wellbeing among students. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and support their children's educational journey.

Key details

LA
Tameside
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
831
Pupils
622
Boys
286
Girls
336
FSM %
25.40
Open date
2017-07-01
Close date
2020-12-31
Last Ofsted
2020-03-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 622 286 336 831 25.40
2024-09-11 622 286 336 831 25.40
2023-09-11 622 286 336 831 25.40
2022-09-11 622 286 336 831 25.40
2021-09-11 622 286 336 831 25.40
2020-09-11 622 286 336 831 25.40

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