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Martin has had 25 years experience in education and 7 years as a Secondary Headteacher working in challenging secondary schools. Since leaving headship, Martin has successfully built up a Leadership Coaching and Mentoring business that operated in the United States. He currently works for the Youth Federation as an Operations Director and Designated Safeguarding Officer and […]

Please follow the link below for a change in timings to the 793 Bus Service.  This change has been made by Merseytravel and will be in place from Monday 10th June 793Changes to Timings

BBC showcases Rainford High’s dedicated ADHD provision Rainford High has been chosen by the BBC for a documentary looking at young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and how schools are supporting the condition. The school’s work with the ADHD Foundation focuses on a coordinated approach around students who have the condition. It involves working […]

Thanks to all students and parents who attended the Year 10 Success Evening on Thursday 23rd, it proved to be a successful event and we really appreciate all feedback provided. For those of you who couldn’t attend, please see attached the following documents: ‘Making Good Progress Booklet  with extensive advice for parents to support their child […]

The Neurodiversity paradigm is part of a movement that is growing across the world to increase understanding of those individuals who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia and Dyspraxia. In June 2019, working along side the ADHD Foundation we will celebrate with the Umbrella Project. The ADHD Foundation will have four public art installations that will see […]

I have been a governor and latterly a trustee at Rainford High Academy since 2013 and was Chair of Governors from 2013 to 2017. I am a member of the Curriculum Standards Committee and the Safeguarding, Inclusion and Student Support Committee. I have a specific responsibility for monitoring the Sixth Form College. I retired in […]

The Year 8 Boys Rugby League team followed up their recent achievement of reaching the Champion Schools National Semi-Final (to be played in May) by being crowned North West Schools Champions following 30-6 victory over St Mary’s, Leigh in the North West Schools Final, played at Wigan’s Robin Park Sports Arena. In treacherous weather conditions […]

We are once again holding our annual Easter challenge in hopes of raising £1000 and 500 Easter eggs in support of local charities and community groups. We have held this challenge for the past few years and have been overwhelmed each year at the support shown by our students, parents and staff. On the 5th […]

Many Congratulations to the Year 9 Netball team  who have been crowned Merseyside County Netball Champions!!! Having already been victorious this year at  the St Helens Netball Tournament and St Helens Central Venue competition, the team were then successful at the Liverpool County Preliminary round in early February to qualify for the County finals. On […]

On Friday, 1st February Mr Andrew Ferguson, Executive Development Chef of the School Meals Service St. Helens, attended a meeting with the Student Council to discuss issues and queries raised concerning the canteen provisions at Rainford High. These included: Healthy Eating. St Helens School Meals service adhere to government guidelines regarding sugars, salts and fats […]