Rivington and Blackrod High School, based in Bolton, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Rivington and Blackrod High School currently has around 1708 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.4% boys and 45.7% girls. Around 13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Rivington Lane, Bolton, BL6 7RU |
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| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bolton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Roach |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 105261 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1888 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1708 |
| Number of Boys: | 930 |
| Number of Girls: | 780 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Primary School Lord Street , Horwich BL6 7AL | - not rated | 990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Primary School Peter Martin Street , Horwich BL6 7AL | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 7QB | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Horwich Richmond Street , Horwich BL6 5QT | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Church Street , Horwich BL6 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Sefton Lane , Horwich BL6 6HW | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX | - not rated | 233 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington Park Independent School Knowle House , Rivington Lane BL6 7RX | - not rated | 623 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocks Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.