RAINHILL HIGH SCHOOL in Merseyside, Prescot

Education Centre Information: Rainhill High School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: St. Helens
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1467
Number of boys: 733
Number of girls: 734
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Rainhill High School has its origins in the former separate Whiston County Secondary Schools for Boys and Girls, which used to occupy a site in Portico Lane. These two well respected schools, which eventually merged on the 'old site' to form a co-educational comprehensive school with a sixth form, served several generations of pupils, many of whom now send their children to Rainhill High. The 'new' Rainhill High School can truly be described as a purpose-built comprehensive school; the buildings are of good quality and the school grounds are pleasant and impressive. There are two school libraries, one for the main school and one for the sixth form. Specialist librarians staff both libraries. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Both team and individual sporting activities take place, some competitive others recreational. Sports clubs and teams include: football, rugby, hockey, netball, tennis, rounders, athletics, cricket, swimming, cross-country, aerobics, dance and golf. The school aims to a safe and healthy working environment befitting an organisation, which cares about all members of its community.