RESULTS & ACHIEVEMENT
GCSE Results 2026
Pupils at Rainhill High School achieved a substantially improved set of GCSE results in 2026, continuing the school's improving trajectory.
Attainment rose significantly, including in English, mathematics and science. The school's Attainment 8 score increased substantially, alongside increases in the proportion of pupils achieving both standard and strong passes in English and mathematics.
2026 data: Our 2026 results are current school examination outcomes. They remain provisional until the Department for Education completes the national validation process.
2026 GCSE Outcomes
These headline measures show a substantial improvement in attainment and place Rainhill above the latest published national figures across each measure shown.
Average Attainment
Latest published national figure (2025): 46.1
Grade 5+ Strong Passes
Latest published national figure (2025): 45.9%
Grade 4+ Standard Passes
Latest published national figure (2025): 67.1%
Rainhill's 2026 figures are provisional school examination outcomes. National figures relate to the latest published Department for Education data and therefore provide contextual rather than same-cohort comparisons.
Going from Strength to Strength
Rainhill's outcomes have strengthened over time, reflecting the sustained work of pupils and staff and our continued focus on raising achievement across the curriculum.
Our 2026 results mark a significant further step forward. Attainment 8 rose to 50.30, with more than half of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in both English and mathematics and almost three-quarters achieving grade 4 or above.
These outcomes are above the latest published national figures and build on the progress made in previous years. They reflect a school that continues to strengthen: securing improvement, building on what works and maintaining our ambition for every pupil.
We are extremely proud of what our pupils have achieved and of the contribution of our staff and families as Rainhill continues its Pursuit of Excellence.
Success Beyond Results
Our ambition is for pupils to leave Rainhill with the qualifications, knowledge, confidence and opportunities they need to succeed in their next steps.
Examination results are very important measures, but destinations — whether pupils progress successfully into sustained education, employment or training — are also a strong indicator of the strength of our outcomes for children and young people.
Participating in Education, Employment or Training
of Rainhill's 2025 Year 11 cohort were meeting the duty to participate.
meeting the duty to participate across St Helens.
recorded as not meeting the duty to participate.
2.1% of Rainhill pupils were recorded as not meeting the duty to participate, compared with 4.8% across St Helens.
The latest Career Connect Activity Survey, produced on behalf of St Helens Council, shows a very positive picture for Rainhill pupils following Year 11.
National participation and NEET data continue to show the importance of ensuring that young people make successful transitions beyond compulsory education. While national and local measures are not directly equivalent, Rainhill's destinations compare positively within this wider picture.
Our pupils progress to a wide range of destinations, including sixth forms, further education colleges, apprenticeships and employment with training.
These outcomes reflect our emphasis on high aspirations and effective careers education and guidance, supporting pupils to make informed choices and progress successfully beyond Rainhill.
Results & Destinations Beyond 18
Our outcomes continue beyond Year 11. Rainhill Sixth publishes its examination results alongside information about where students progress after completing their post-16 studies.
Celebrating Achievement
Behind every examination result and destination is an individual pupil's achievement.
Our results stories celebrate the hard work, determination and success of Rainhill pupils, including high achievement across a wide range of subjects and the different pathways pupils take beyond Year 11.
Rainhill Celebrates Outstanding GCSE Success
Read more about the pupils, subjects and achievements behind our 2026 GCSE results.
Read GCSE Results 2026 →Results matter because of what they make possible.
Our aim is that every pupil leaves Rainhill with strong qualifications, high aspirations and the confidence to take their next step successfully.
