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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 · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

49.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

49.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.846.4
2023/2448.446.4
2024/2549.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.160.00
2023/24+0.100.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Cumberland School
0.21 km away · Other independent special school
Lever Park School
1.79 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Good
St Joseph's RC High School
2.98 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Albany Academy
5.88 km away · Academy converter
Good
Holy Cross Catholic High School
6.15 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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.
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