Open Other Secondary Mixed

Rainhill High School

Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 6NY
Part of: STEPHENSON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Rainhill High School
Prescot, L35 6NY
1,810 Pupils
1,550 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
15.50% FSM %
977 Boys
833 Girls
About Rainhill High School

Rainhill High School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Prescot, St. Helens, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,810 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,550. Current headteacher: Josie Thorogood.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 South and Whiston
Ward Rainhill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor STEPHENSON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-03-2017
UKPRN 10062850
URN 144326
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Aarron Kehoe Chair of Local Governing Body 02/10/2024 27/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Anthony Bennett Local Governor 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Cain Local Governor 27/10/2023 27/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Phillip Cass Local Governor 10/11/2021 09/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kathryn Finch Local Governor 10/11/2021 09/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Alison Finney Local Governor 27/03/2023 27/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine Jackson Local Governor 27/10/2023 27/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Sophie Leyland Local Governor 26/06/2025 06/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa Moore Local Governor 28/02/2024 28/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rebecca Radcliffe Local Governor 10/09/2025 10/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Councillor James Tasker Local Governor 15/04/2024 15/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jennifer Young Local Governor 21/11/2025 21/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Oakdene Primary Academy
0.52 km • Prescot
Other
Rainhill Community Nursery
0.53 km • Prescot
Other
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
0.53 km • Prescot
Other
Tower College
0.63 km • Prescot
Other
St Ann's Church of England Primary School
0.91 km • Prescot
Other
Sutton Manor Community Primary School
1.5 km • St Helens
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Rainhill High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Prescot, St. Helens.
Rainhill High School has 1,810 pupils, with a capacity of 1,550.
Rainhill High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Rainhill High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Rainhill High School is Mrs Josie Thorogood.
Rainhill High School is at Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 6NY, in the St. Helens local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Rainhill High School: Has a sixth form.
Rainhill High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Josie Thorogood
Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 6NY
01744677205
www.rainhillhighschool.org.uk/
Location
L35 6NY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144326
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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