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Rivington and Blackrod High School

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Rivington and Blackrod High School

Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RU

Academy converter
Church of England
Pupils
1,584
Ages
11-18
FSM
25.0%
Attainment 8
49.1
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.6%
Basics 9-5
52.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
29.0%
EBacc APS
4.14
EBacc 9-5
14.5%
EBacc 9-4
19.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.92
A*-A Grades
9.2%
A*-B Grades
38.3%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 96 students entered

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About Rivington and Blackrod High School

Rivington and Blackrod High School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.1. The school has around 1,584 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Rivington Lane, Bolton, BL6 7RU | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Rivington and Blackrod High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — Good
  2. Jan 2020 — Requires improvement
  3. Jan 2013 — Good (predecessor: Rivington and Blackrod High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Rivington and Blackrod High School

What is Rivington and Blackrod High School's Ofsted rating?
Rivington and Blackrod High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Rivington and Blackrod High School's latest exam results?
Rivington and Blackrod High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Rivington and Blackrod High School located?
Rivington and Blackrod High School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL6 7RU).
How many pupils attend Rivington and Blackrod High School?
Rivington and Blackrod High School has around 1,584 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Rivington and Blackrod High School with other schools?
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