Rivington and Blackrod High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Address | Rivington Lane, BL6 7RU |
| School Website | www.rbhs.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1204333266 |
| URN | 143773 |
School Census
| Total | 1507 |
| Girls/Boys | 762/745 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.6%/49.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 336 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/06/2023 | Good |
| 21/01/2020 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 14/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/01/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 21.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.07 |
| Progress 8 | 0.1 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59% |
| Entering EBacc | 15% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.74 |
| Progress 8 | -0.16 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.74 |
| Progress 8 | -0.3 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 489 |
| As first preference | 248 |
| As second preference | 145 |
| As third preference | 96 |
| Total Offers Made | 291 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 247 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 478 |
| As first preference | 235 |
| As second preference | 142 |
| As third preference | 101 |
| Total Offers Made | 318 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 435 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 149 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 254 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 37 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 382 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 124 |
| As third preference | 101 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 505 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 136 |
| Total Offers Made | 294 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 416 |
| As first preference | 171 |
| As second preference | 146 |
| As third preference | 99 |
| Total Offers Made | 308 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 40 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 524 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 150 |
| As third preference | 139 |
| Total Offers Made | 316 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 552 |
| As first preference | 258 |
| As second preference | 159 |
| As third preference | 134 |
| Total Offers Made | 325 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 257 |
| second preference offers | 48 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 55% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 74% |
| no | 26% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 9.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 9.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Cumberland School
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rivington Lane, , BL6 7RX
Beacon Primary School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Peter Martin Street, , BL6 7AL