The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 112
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Elaine Annette (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Horrobin Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7SE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Rivington Foundation Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rivington Foundation Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rivington Foundation Primary School?
Rivington Foundation Primary School currently has 112 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rivington Foundation Primary School take?
Rivington Foundation Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rivington Foundation Primary School?
Rivington Foundation Primary School is in Bolton, BL6 7SE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rivington Foundation Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rivington Foundation Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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