Welcome
from the Headteacher
Welcome to Rayner Stephens High School.
We are a school at the heart of our community, with our school name honouring one of Dukinfield’s heroes. Our school is a warm and caring community for all students. We celebrate all of our students' achievements and believe strongly in providing an environment where all young people are able to thrive.
Joseph Rayner Stephens was a local 19th Century reformer and educationalist who fought and championed the rights of the working class in the Dukinfield area. He was a person of ideas, always guided by his deep and strongly held values, which as a school, is something we pride ourselves on.
Mr M Davies
Headteacher
Latest News
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Rayner Stephens High School to Celebrate 75th Anniversary – We Need Your Help!
This year marks a remarkable milestone in our school’s history — 75 years of education, community…06 May 25
Wellbeing During Exam Season
As the exam season begins, we would like to wish all our students the very best of luck in their…14 Mar 25
Rayner Stephens Named One of Manchester’s Happiest Secondary Schools!
We are absolutely thrilled to share that Rayner Stephens High School has been recognised as one of…07 Mar 25
Celebrating International Women's Day and Careers Week
During National Careers Week and in celebration of International Women’s Day, students at Rayner…03 Mar 25
Welcome to Rayner Stephens!
We are delighted that your child has secured a place at Rayner Stephens High School and will be…20 Jan 25
Vote for Us to Receive Tesco’s Stronger Starts Fund
We’re thrilled to announce that Rayner Community Veg has been shortlisted for the Tesco Stronger…18 Dec 24
Stamford Park Trust Christmas Gift Appeal Brings Joy to Over 100 Children
01 Dec 24
Stamford Park Trust Christmas Card Competition winner!
Thank you to all students who took part in the Stamford Park Trust Christmas Card Competition, the…20 Sep 24
Rayner Stephens Hosts Andy Burnham for Launch of Ground-breaking Beeline Careers Tool
Rayner Stephens High School was honoured to host the launch of Beeline today, an innovative digital…01 Sep 24
Preparing for Your Child’s Next Steps
As your child is now in Year 6, it's time to start thinking about their transition to high school…24 Jun 24
School Awarded Tameside Young Carers School Award
Rayner Stephens High School are thrilled to announce that they have been awarded the Tameside Young…21 May 24
World Cultural Diversity Day
Tuesday 21st March is World Cultural Diversity day! Students have taken part in many…17 May 24
Become a Governor!
We are seeking two individuals to join our Local Governing Body (LGB) as governors…24 Apr 24
World Theatre Day
Following World Theatre Day on the 24th March, several students entered the Drama Department…01 Mar 24
Congratulations on receiving your place at Rayner Stephens!
We are delighted that your child has received a place at Rayner Stephens High School and will be…29 Jan 24
RespectMe deliver interactive RSE sessions!
We are thrilled to be partnering with Respect Me and together taking steps to inform, equip and…24 Nov 23
Rayner Stephens High School new library opened by The Civic Mayor
Rayner Stephens High School is a highly inclusive school in the heart of Dukinfield. Part of…15 Nov 23
Stamford Park Trust Christmas card competition
Today we’re excited to launch our annual Christmas Card Competition! We’re challenging all students…14 Nov 23
Rayner Stephens Ofsted shows vast improvements across the school!
Rayner Stephens High School, which sits in the heart of the community, recently underwent their…13 Oct 23
A huge thank you to staff and students!
We had the Little Coffee Bee barista coffee van at school all day for staff to visit and and an Ice…10 Oct 23
Supporting World Mental Health Day
Rayner Stephens is proud to support World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day (10 Oct) is a…26 Sep 23
European Day of Languages!
Today we’re celebrating European Day of Languages with lots of activities across school to…25 Sep 23
Introducing the Head Teacher's Ambassadors
We're pleased to announce we have appointed our Head Teacher's Ambassadors for 2023/24! …30 Jun 25
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner Visits Rayner Stephens High School for student Q&A
The Deputy Prime Minister and MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, The Right Honourable Angela Rayner, paid a…07 May 25
Rayner Stephens High School to Celebrate 75th Anniversary – We Need Your Help!
This year marks a remarkable milestone in our school’s history — 75 years of education, community…06 May 25
Wellbeing During Exam Season
As the exam season begins, we would like to wish all our students the very best of luck in their…14 Mar 25
Rayner Stephens Named One of Manchester’s Happiest Secondary Schools!
We are absolutely thrilled to share that Rayner Stephens High School has been recognised as one of…07 Mar 25
Celebrating International Women's Day and Careers Week
During National Careers Week and in celebration of International Women’s Day, students at Rayner…03 Mar 25
Welcome to Rayner Stephens!
We are delighted that your child has secured a place at Rayner Stephens High School and will be…20 Jan 25
Vote for Us to Receive Tesco’s Stronger Starts Fund
We’re thrilled to announce that Rayner Community Veg has been shortlisted for the Tesco Stronger…18 Dec 24
Stamford Park Trust Christmas Gift Appeal Brings Joy to Over 100 Children
01 Dec 24
Stamford Park Trust Christmas Card Competition winner!
Thank you to all students who took part in the Stamford Park Trust Christmas Card Competition, the…20 Sep 24
Rayner Stephens Hosts Andy Burnham for Launch of Ground-breaking Beeline Careers Tool
Rayner Stephens High School was honoured to host the launch of Beeline today, an innovative digital…Ofsted
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