Best Secondary Schools in St Helens 2026 — Rankings & Ofsted Ratings
Compare 11 secondary schools in St Helens — Ofsted ratings, GCSE & Progress 8 results & admissions data.
St Helens Secondary Schools at a Glance
11Secondary Schools in St Helens
82%Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (11 inspected)
-0.31Average Progress 8 across 9 schools
9Oversubscribed — more applicants than places
Top 10 Secondary Schools in St Helens
| School | Area | Ofsted | Progress 8 | 5+ GCSE % | EBacc % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College | St. Helens | Outstanding | +0.38 | 83% | 75% |
| Rainford High School | St. Helens | Good | +0.03 | 72% | 42% |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy | St. Helens | Good | -0.05 | 59% | 18% |
| The Sutton Academy | St. Helens | Good | -0.06 | 56% | 40% |
| Rainhill High School | St. Helens | Good | -0.12 | 68% | 44% |
| Outwood Academy Haydock | St. Helens | Good | -0.28 | 55% | 24% |
| Cowley International College | St. Helens | Good | -0.69 | 54% | 55% |
| Hope Academy | St. Helens | Good | -0.89 | 8% | 0% |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School | St. Helens | Good | -1.11 | 48% | 7% |
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