Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School vs Rainford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 594 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
127 students
Rainford High School
St Helens · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,646 students
| Measure | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West | Rainford High School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1627 of 2,286 | #125 of 536 |
| National rank | #12306 of 15,697 | #1076 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 127 | 1,646 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 1,646 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 60.5% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | St Helens | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.corpuschristirainford.co.uk | www.rainford.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Rainford High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 29.5).
- •Rainford High School is the larger school with 1,646 students compared with 127.
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Rainford High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School better than Rainford High School?
On the Success Index (England), Rainford High School ranks higher (68.7 vs 29.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and Rainford High School?
About 594 m in a straight line, between St Helens and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School: 127. Rainford High School: 1,646. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and Rainford High School rank in North West?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is 1627th of 2,286 and Rainford High School is 125th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).