Rainford High School Catchment Area
Rainford High School is a academy converter secondary school in St Helens, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1675 pupils, and a capacity of 1650 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,675
Pupils
1,650
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Rainford High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Rainford High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with St. Helens. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by St. Helens before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Higher Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8NY
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144327
Other Secondary Schools in St Helens
If Rainford High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in St Helens are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rainford High School
Is Rainford High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Rainford High School currently has 1675 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1650 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Rainford High School? ▾
Admission to Rainford High School is managed by St. Helens. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Rainford High School cover? ▾
Rainford High School is a secondary school in St Helens, St. Helens, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Rainford High School? ▾
Rainford High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.