Curriculum Intent Within Religious Studies, we believe that every child has the capacity to learn, engage, reflect and experience quality Religious Education. This is within a creative, thought- provoking and understanding environment. We discuss the different cultures, religions and traditions within our diverse communities that are local, national and worldwide. We provide and develop the […]
Curriculum Intent History at Rainford seeks to explore the concepts of identity, significance, change and continuity, whilst allowing the students to understand their place in the modern world. Students will develop an understanding of the changing nature of power; of the growing rights of the people and the creation of a multicultural diverse society in […]
Curriculum Intent: Science at Rainford will provide pupils with the knowledge and skills to become confident citizens in a technological world so that they may develop an interest in matters of scientific importance and be suitably prepared for Higher Education courses in Science or Science-based vocational studies later in life. Students will not only develop […]
Curriculum Intent The Performing Arts department at Rainford High seeks to foster all students’ creativity and cultural awareness and enable them to explore these in a wide variety of practical ways. We aim to enrich students’ learning by facilitating opportunities to express and share creative ideas in alternative media to the written word, resulting in […]
Curriculum Intent Rainford High School Art and Design Department believes that the Arts play an exciting role in providing a dynamic focus for the educational experience of its young people. Within the Art and Design Department we encourage pupils to think creatively, in order to develop visual images and form critical judgements. The department aims […]
KS4 – Years 10 and 11 Our 2-year KS4 offer enables students to access a broad and balanced suite of qualifications that matches carefully their interests and ambitions. This commitment enables them to develop the knowledge and skills from KS3 to achieve academic success in nationally recognised qualifications and be prepared for their personal journey […]
Each department has an appropriate curriculum plan to match the school Assessment. Recording and Reporting calendar. All subjects assess students to identify and address gaps in students’ learning and to best secure key concepts to ensure progression through the curriculum for all students. Students sit formal assessments in all subjects. These happen twice a year […]
There was lots a happy faces at Rainford High this morning (Thursday 22 August) as students collected their GCSE results. The school has seen increases in a number of areas, with 50% of students achieving 9-5 grades in English and Maths. 27 students achieved incredible grade 9’s in Maths a number of students making excellent […]
Students at Rainford Sixth Form are celebrating this morning after collecting their A-Level results. The sixth form opened its doors at 8am to expectant students and their families, where they were each given an envelope containing their results. It has been another strong year for Rainford High’s dedicated post 16 provision: 42% of students […]
In our KS3, all subjects have an overlapping pathway approach which challenges all students to achieve their full potential, whatever their prior attainment. Each subject uses a Progress Ladder to support assessment judgements that links into clear assessment criteria. We use the following system to categorise students’ progress and inform classroom-based interventions in the 1st […]