Rainford C of E is larger than the average-sized primary school. Almost all pupils are White British and very few speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals is low, as is the proportion of pupils who are supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs. The school meets the current floor standard expected by the government for pupils’ attainment and progress in English and mathematics. It holds the Active School and Healthy Eating awards and Forest School status. Since the previous inspection the numbers on roll have risen by 15%. The school operates an out-of-school club for pupils who attend the school. The deputy headteacher joined the school in January 2012, one term after the retirement of the previous deputy headteacher. The school shares its site with a satellite of a children’s centre. This did not form part of this inspection but, once it has been inspected, a report of its quality will be found on the Ofsted website.