Rayner Stephens High School

Rayner Stephens High School was opened in 2017 when the school was first acadamised and following a name change from what was previously Astley High School. The school is located in Dukinfield and serves the local community, 8 miles to the east of the city of Manchester and within easy commute from most of the North-West region. The school joined Stamford Park Trust in 2020 and has been on a journey of rapid improvement ever since, both in the quality of provision and in the development of facilities, with 1.3 million pounds of building projects due to be fully completed by the end of 2024, This includes a new suite of science labs, food technology facilities, a new library and a creative arts centre.

The school has improved significantly over the last three years, and this was recognised by Ofsted in their latest inspection in September 2023.

Student outcomes and behaviour have improved and continue to improve, with personal development rated as good by inspectors.

Rayner Stephens High School is very proud of our students’ achievements and the improvements that have taken place since it joined Stamford Park Trust. Rayner Stephens is a highly inclusive school and was designated as a National Flagship School for Inclusion in 2023 for the provision provided.