Longton Lane Community Primary School vs Rainhill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longton Lane Community Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
284 students
Rainhill High School
Prescot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,535 students
| Measure | Longton Lane Community Primary School St Helens, North West | Rainhill High School Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1270 of 2,286 | #197 of 536 |
| National rank | #9948 of 15,697 | #1706 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 284 | 1,535 |
| Pupils on roll | 284 | 1,535 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.3 |
| town | St Helens | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.longtonlane.st-helens.sch.uk | www.rainhillhighschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rainhill High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 40.9).
- •Rainhill High School is the larger school with 1,535 students compared with 284.
- •Longton Lane Community Primary School is a local authority school while Rainhill 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 Longton Lane Community Primary School better than Rainhill High School?
On the Success Index (England), Rainhill High School ranks higher (55.2 vs 40.9 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 Longton Lane Community Primary School and Rainhill High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between St Helens and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longton Lane Community Primary School: 284. Rainhill High School: 1,535. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longton Lane Community Primary School and Rainhill High School rank in North West?
Longton Lane Community Primary School is 1270th of 2,286 and Rainhill High School is 197th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).