Rivington and Blackrod High School

A good academy converter school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rivington and Blackrod High School.

Bolton, BL67RU Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.1
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.6%
Continue in education or training
45.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 June 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Rivington Lane
Horwich
Bolton, BL67RU
Phone
1204333266
Website
rbhs.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143773
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RU
Website
http://www.rbhs.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEVERHULME ACADEMY CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND COMMUNITY TRUST
Capacity
1888 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,526
Free School Meals
26.8% (409 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
English Attainment 8:
10.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
Ebacc English:
97.4%
Ebacc Entry:
16.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
85.2%
Ebacc Languages:
28.5%
Ebacc Maths:
98.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.10
Progress 8 Range:
-0.08 to 0.27
University Progression:
49.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
52.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
49%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
144 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.6 (+20.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.4 (+8.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
96 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
191
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,526 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Speech & Drama (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(25 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Discovering dreams • Achieving ambitions • Transforming lives"

Respect Belonging Honesty Support

Rivington & Blackrod High School provides a Christian environment and identifies as a Church of England voluntary controlled school. It welcomes members of other Christian denominations, other faiths and those with no declared faith. Its vision is rooted in Jesus Christ, John 10:10, emphasizing life in all its fullness, leadership by Christian example, and promoting an ethos of care and respect.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Head of School Mrs V Walmsley, highlighting RBHS’s long history, commitment to excellent education across all areas, Christian values guiding a caring and inclusive community, and the aim for students to reach their highest aspirations.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh

Facilities

Main hall with a capacity of 320 people, lighting and stage A black out drama studio Carpeted classrooms of various sizes, which can be set out as per your requirements Designated site officers allocated to your event Refreshments and catering available on request ICT facilities, printing and technical support available on request

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria include: 3) Children of staff employed at Rivington & Blackrod High School, in either of the following: a) staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application; or b) staff recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. 4) Children attending Lostock Primary School, who are in Year 6 at the time of application.

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