Is Rayner Stephens High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 21 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 13th of 16 secondary schools in Tameside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Rayner Stephens High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Rayner Stephens High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 35.1 (England: 46.2). 23.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Rayner Stephens High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Rayner Stephens High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Rayner Stephens High School

Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 5BL

Local ranking13th of 16 secondary schools in Tameside

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

831

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 21 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 21 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 35.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 23.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 43.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 112

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Continued in education: 79.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 628
Boys: 277 (44%)
Girls: 358 (56%)
Capacity: 831 (76% full)
SEND: 19.3%
FSM Eligible: 49.8%
EAL: 20.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.6%
SEN Support: 14.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 38.2
Budget per Pupil: £9,008/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 13.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 36.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 69.6%
Black African: 5.6%
Asian Pakistani: 5.5%
Asian Other: 5.3%
White Other: 3.5%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Asian Indian: 1.8%
Other: 1.6%

69.6%

White British

5.6%

Black African

5.5%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01613382374

admin@rshs.spt.ac.uk

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Yew Tree Lane

Dukinfield, North West

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Administrative

URN: 148430
UKPRN: 10087690
Establishment No.: 4007
Trust: STAMFORD PARK TRUST

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