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Rivington and Blackrod High School
Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RU, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.2 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,584
Capacity
1,888
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.2, placing it in the top 33% nationally. The school boasts a commendable 72% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 29% enter the EBacc. While 63% of pupils progress to university, just 12% gain admission to top-third institutions, indicating room for growth in higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.2 | Top 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 123 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.3%
Asian Pakistani8.1%
Black African3.0%
White Other2.6%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.61033, -2.54918 · BL6 7RU
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Rivington and Blackrod High School rated by Ofsted?
Rivington and Blackrod High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2023.
Is Rivington and Blackrod High School a good school?
Rivington and Blackrod High School scores 60.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Rivington and Blackrod High School in GCSEs?
Rivington and Blackrod High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.2. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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