Rainhill High School vs Wellington School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 28 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
Wellington School
Altrincham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,536 students
| Measure | Rainhill High School Prescot, North West | Wellington School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #197 of 536 | #37 of 536 |
| National rank | #1706 of 4,090 | #350 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,535 | 1,536 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,535 | 1,536 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 106.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | 57.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.5% | 63.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.3% | 83.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | 5.18 |
| A level points per entry | 31.3 | 38.9 |
| town | Prescot | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.rainhillhighschool.org.uk/ | www.wellington-school.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wellington School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 55.2).
- •Wellington School is the larger school with 1,536 students compared with 1,535.
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 Wellington School?
On the Success Index (England), Wellington School ranks higher (87.3 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 Wellington School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Prescot and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rainhill High School: 1,535. Wellington School: 1,536. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rainhill High School and Wellington School rank in North West?
Rainhill High School is 197th of 536 and Wellington School is 37th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).