Rivington and Blackrod High School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Rivington and Blackrod High School is a secondary school in Bolton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 8th of 19 secondary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 June 2023, report published 26 July 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

276 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score49.2

49.2, 3.1 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths52.9%

52.9%, 7.5 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths72.1%

72.1%, 7.3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc29%

29%, 11.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.16

4.16, 0.07 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

60 students

Average point score per A level entry31.92

31.92, 3.08 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,626 pupils on roll, with places for 1,888

Eligible for free school meals24.5%

24.5%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.4%

7.4%, 14.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.5%

9.5%, 5.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.2%

6.2%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Rivington and Blackrod High School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Joseph's RC High School	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 44.8
Albany Academy	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 43.7
Holy Cross Catholic High School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 55.0
Smithills School	4 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 36.5
Ladybridge High School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.7

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: LEVERHULME ACADEMY CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND COMMUNITY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Paul Roach
Phone: 01204333266
Website: rbhs.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RU
Local authority: Bolton
URN: 143773

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.