Rivington Foundation Primary School, Bolton

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Rivington Foundation Primary School

Horrobin Lane, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7SE

A Good-rated primary school in Bolton where 79% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Foundation school

Pupils

112

Ages

3-11

FSM

8.9%

Capacity

105

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2020

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

86.0%

Writing

86.0%

Maths

93.0%

RWM Combined

79.0%

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About Rivington Foundation Primary School

Rivington Foundation Primary School is a primary school in Bolton, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 34 responses), 94% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 79% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 112 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Horrobin Lane, Bolton, BL6 7SE | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Rivington Foundation Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Improved significantly
Jan 2020 — Good
Nov 2011 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Rivington Foundation Primary School

What is Rivington Foundation Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Rivington Foundation Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.

What do parents say about Rivington Foundation Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 34 responses): 94% of parents would recommend Rivington Foundation Primary School.

What are Rivington Foundation Primary School's latest exam results?

Rivington Foundation Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 79% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Rivington Foundation Primary School located?

Rivington Foundation Primary School is a primary school in Bolton, Lancashire (BL6 7SE).

How many pupils attend Rivington Foundation Primary School?

Rivington Foundation Primary School has around 112 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Rivington Foundation Primary School with other schools?

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