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Rayner Stephens High School
Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield SK16 5BL
Rayner Stephens High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 580 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2021.
This school is a member of Stamford Park Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Longdendale High School and Fairfield High School for Girls.)
Particular strengths include Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Attendance.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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