St Helens has 7 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 60% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 3 good, strong or expected
- 2 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainford High School | Expected | 13 Jan 2026 | WA11 |
| Rainhill High School | Good | 24 Feb 2023 | L35 |
| The Sutton Academy | Expected | 16 Jun 2026 | WA9 |
| Cowley International College | Needs attention | 10 Mar 2026 | WA10 |
| Hope Academy | Requires improvement | 29 Sept 2021 | WA12 |
| Outwood Academy Haydock | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | WA11 |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | WA11 |