Rainhill High School Catchment Area
Rainhill High School is a academy converter secondary school in Prescot, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1810 pupils, and a capacity of 1550 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,810
Pupils
1,550
Capacity
117%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Rainhill High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Rainhill 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.
Find St. Helens catchment area documents →Rainhill High School — School Information
- Full address
- Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 6NY
- 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
- 144326
Other Secondary Schools in Prescot
If Rainhill High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Prescot are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rainhill High School
Is Rainhill High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Rainhill High School currently has 1810 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1550 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Rainhill High School? ▾
Admission to Rainhill 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 Rainhill High School cover? ▾
Rainhill High School is a secondary school in Prescot, 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 Rainhill High School? ▾
Rainhill High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.