Rainford High Technology College, based in St Helens, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Rainford High Technology College currently has around 1533 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Higher Lane, St Helens, WA11 8NY |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | St. Helens |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian Young |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 104826 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1650 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1533 |
| Number of Boys: | 760 |
| Number of Girls: | 775 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School Rufford Road , Rainford WA11 8JX | - not rated | 191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School Rufford Road , Rainford WA11 8JX | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Old Lane , Rainford WA11 8JF | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainford CofE Primary School Cross Pit Lane , Rainford WA11 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainford CofE Primary School Cross Pit Lane , Rainford WA11 8AJ | - not rated | 747 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainford High School Higher Lane , Rainford WA11 8NY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainford High Technology College Higher Lane , Rainford WA11 8NY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.R.T.S. Education 167a Ormskirk Road , Rainford WA11 8HR | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.