Rainford High School — Secondary School in St Helens

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Rainford High School

St Helens, WA11 8NY

1,675 Pupils

1,650 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

15.50% FSM %

812 Boys

863 Girls

About Rainford High School

Rainford High School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in St. Helens, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,675 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,650. Current headteacher: Ian Young.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with St. Helens or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	St. Helens
Region	North West
Administrative District	St. Helens
Parliamentary Constituency	St Helens North
Ward	Rainford
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	EVERYONE MATTERS SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened	01-09-2017
UKPRN	10062645
URN	144327
Data Last Updated	19-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr John Southern	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stephen Gribbon	Local Governor	20/05/2024	19/05/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Hart	Local Governor	18/03/2024	17/03/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Chris Purcell	Local Governor	18/03/2024	17/03/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jane Sebastian	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alex Sharp	Local Governor	18/03/2024	17/03/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Stephanie Swift	Local Governor	18/03/2024	17/03/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust