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Rivington and Blackrod High School
Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7RU
Rivington and Blackrod High School is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,510 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Environment and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Progress.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Progress: Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment, progress and destinations are all below average.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder  Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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