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Rivington Foundation Primary School
Horrobin Lane, Rivington, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7SE, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.6 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
112
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community and effective teaching. It boasts impressive KS2 results, with 79% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. However, only 7% reached a higher standard, indicating potential areas for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School has high expectations
97%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Location
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53.62434, -2.56765 · BL6 7SE
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119509
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Rivington Foundation Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rivington Foundation Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2020.
Is Rivington Foundation Primary School a good school?
Rivington Foundation Primary School scores 78.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Rivington Foundation Primary School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rivington Foundation Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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