The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.2
5.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 262 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 126 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,584
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 25%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- LEVERHULME ACADEMY CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND COMMUNITY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Walmsley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCumberland School
Independent · Very close
Beacon Primary School
Primary · 907m away
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Lever Park School
Special school · 1.8km away
Rivington Foundation Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rivington and Blackrod High School a selective school?
No. Rivington and Blackrod High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rivington and Blackrod High School's Ofsted rating?
Rivington and Blackrod High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rivington and Blackrod High School?
Rivington and Blackrod High School currently has 1,584 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rivington and Blackrod High School take?
Rivington and Blackrod High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rivington and Blackrod High School?
Rivington and Blackrod High School is in Bolton, BL6 7RU, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rivington and Blackrod High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Rivington and Blackrod High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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