Rainhill High School vs Tower College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 627 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
Tower College
Prescot · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
279 students
| Measure | Rainhill High School Prescot, North West | Tower College Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #197 of 536 | #40 of 536 |
| National rank | #1706 of 4,090 | #369 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 1,535 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,535 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 41.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | 56.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.5% | 64.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.3% | 76.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | 31.3 | – |
| town | Prescot | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.rainhillhighschool.org.uk/ | towercollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •Tower College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 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 Tower College is a independent 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 Tower College?
On the Success Index (England), Tower College ranks higher (86.8 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 Tower College?
About 627 m in a straight line, between Prescot and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rainhill High School: 1,535. Tower College: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rainhill High School and Tower College rank in North West?
Rainhill High School is 197th of 536 and Tower College is 40th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).