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Secondary schools in and near L35

All 3 secondary schools in L35, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in L35

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  1. Rainhill High School

    Prescot, L35 6NY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the England average.

    269 first choices, 292 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1650.3

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.0%
    Pupils
    1,535
    Pupils per teacher
    17.2
    View school Rainhill High School
  2. Tower College

    Prescot, L35 6NE · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Grammar
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results above the England average.

    Attainment 8 at 1651.0

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    279
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Tower College

Just outside L35

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of L35.

  1. The Prescot School

    1.7 miles from L35 · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement

    Results well below the England average.

    132 first choices, 202 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1635.1

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    11.9%
    Pupils
    915
    Pupils per teacher
    15.0
    View school The Prescot School
  2. The Sutton Academy

    2.1 miles from L35 · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the England average.

    298 first choices, 255 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1645.5

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    10.2%
    Pupils
    1,441
    Pupils per teacher
    15.8
    View school The Sutton Academy
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How L35's secondary schools spread out

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Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

England 46.2Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy: 32.6Rainhill High School: 50.3Tower College: 51020406080
Secondary schools in L35
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in L35

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    2 of the 3 secondary schools in L35 have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in L35, explained

There are 3 secondary schools in L35. 0 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 independent school.

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How many secondary schools are in L35?
There are 3 secondary schools in L35, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in L35?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in L35 on Eduscope are Rainhill High School and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in L35 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in L35?
When choosing a secondary school in L35, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 3 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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