What does the admissions demand data show for Rainhill High School?

Rainhill High School recorded 269 first-choice applications and 292 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 0.9 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

Does Rainhill High School offer SEND support?

DfE data for Rainhill High School lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment, and 4 more categories. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

What are Rainhill High School's exam results?

Rainhill High School's published exam results include: 41% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 45.9. Check the result year before comparing schools.

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Rainhill High School

St. Helens, L35 6NYSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Feb 2023

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

0.9×

First choices did not exceed offers made

269 1st-choice / 292 offers made

Ranking

#1,821

of 3,141 nationally

About Rainhill High School

Rainhill High School is a state-funded secondary school in St. Helens, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,535 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,550.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (22 Feb 2023). The published Attainment 8 score was 45.9 for 2024/25. Admissions data records 269 first-preference applications and 292 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 18 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, St. Helens, L35 6NY
Headteacher	Mrs Josie Thorogood
Local Authority	St. Helens
Number of Pupils	1,535
Free School Meals (FSM)	16.6%
School Capacity	1,535 / 1,550 (99% full)
Sixth Form	Yes

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Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023

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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainhill High School

Rainhill High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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Rainhill High School

St. Helens, L35 6NYSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Feb 2023

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

0.9×

First choices did not exceed offers made

269 1st-choice / 292 offers made

Ranking

#1,821

of 3,141 nationally

About Rainhill High School

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 18 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, St. Helens, L35 6NY
Headteacher	Mrs Josie Thorogood
Local Authority	St. Helens
Number of Pupils	1,535
Free School Meals (FSM)	16.6%
School Capacity	1,535 / 1,550 (99% full)
Sixth Form	Yes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
Parent View survey results
What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

See an example

One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainhill High School

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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Rainhill High School

About Rainhill High School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Rainhill High School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information

Rainhill High School

About Rainhill High School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Rainhill High School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information

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About Rainhill High School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Rainhill High School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information

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Rainhill High School

About Rainhill High School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Rainhill High School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information