Rainhill High School vs St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 534 m 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
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
Prescot · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
279 students
| Measure | Rainhill High School Prescot, North West | St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #197 of 536 | #123 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1706 of 4,090 | #958 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,535 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,535 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| 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 | Prescot | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.rainhillhighschool.org.uk/ | www.stbartholomewrainhill.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 55.2).
- •Rainhill High School is the larger school with 1,535 students compared with 279.
- •Rainhill High School is a academy school while St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Rainhill High School better than St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (88.7 vs 55.2 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 St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School?
About 534 m in a straight line, between Prescot and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rainhill High School: 1,535. St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rainhill High School and St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Rainhill High School is 197th of 536 and St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is 123rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).