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Rivington and Blackrod High School

State school · Bolton, BL6 7RU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,526 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,526 ·
Religion
C of E
Local authority
Bolton Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Victoria Walmsley

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 16 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School 14 %
Blackrod Primary School 9 %
Church Road Primary School 8 %
Chorley New Road Primary Academy 8 %
Beacon Primary School 8 %
St Catherine's CofE Primary School 7 %
Devonshire Road Primary School 6 %
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School 6 %
Markland Hill Primary School 4 %
Claypool Primary School 4 %
Gaskell Community Primary School 2 %
Oxford Grove Primary School 2 %
The Gates Primary School 2 %
Johnson Fold Community Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
56%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
73%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
33.19
LA avg.
33.48
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
92
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,526
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Rivington Lane
Horwich
Bolton
Lancashire
BL6 7RU
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Telephone: 01204 333266

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.rbhs.co.uk

Local authority: Bolton Council

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School data & information Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RU
1,526 Pupil numbers
23 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
10 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
92 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
73%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.40
LA avg.
45.80
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.10 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 266 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 121 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 134 5
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 264 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 264 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.19
LA avg.
33.48
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 10 B
Psychology GCE A level 25 B
Physics GCE A level 9 C
Mathematics GCE A level 22 B
Geography GCE A level 8 B
English Literature GCE A level 12 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 6 C
Chemistry GCE A level 12 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 9 B
Biology GCE A level 19 C
Art and Design GCE A level 6 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Rivington and Blackrod High School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 25 and has 18 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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