Rainhill High School vs Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rainhill High School
Prescot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,535 students
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Prescot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
730 students
| Measure | Rainhill High School Prescot, North West | Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #197 of 536 | #510 of 536 |
| National rank | #1706 of 4,090 | #3943 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,535 | 730 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,535 | 730 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 48.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 69.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | 30.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.5% | 11.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.3% | 34.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | 2.46 |
| A level points per entry | 31.3 | – |
| town | Prescot | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.rainhillhighschool.org.uk/ | www.stedmundarrowsmithcatholicacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Rainhill High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 10.5).
- •Rainhill High School is the larger school with 1,535 students compared with 730.
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 Rainhill High School better than Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rainhill High School ranks higher (55.2 vs 10.5 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 Rainhill High School and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Prescot and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rainhill High School: 1,535. Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy: 730. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rainhill High School and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Rainhill High School is 197th of 536 and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is 510th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).