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Rivington and Blackrod High School

Goodgraded 14/06/2023Ages 11–181,584 pupilsChurch of England
Bolton, BL6 7RU
Bolton

Rivington and Blackrod High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bolton. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,584 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/06/2023, Rivington and Blackrod High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.2 and 49% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bolton can view Rivington and Blackrod High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 14/06/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence19.8%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals24.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.4%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 849.2
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths53%
Grade 4+ English & maths72%
EBacc entry29%
EBacc average point score4.16

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 31.9
Value added-0.19Average · 95% CI -0.4 to 0.0
Retention82%

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

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Cumberland School0.1 miBeacon Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miHorwich Parish CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miSt Catherine's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miLever Park SchoolGood · 1.1 miRivington Foundation Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 mi
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