Rivington and Blackrod High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Bolton, BL6 7RU
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 39% in England
4 of 7 in Chorley
Pupils
1,626
First preferences per place
1.01
2026/27
Absence
7.5%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | 48.4 | 49.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 49% | 53% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 42% | 47% | 49% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.16 | 0.10 | — |
72% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Joseph's RC High School · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Top 43% in England
- Albany Academy · 3.7 mi · Good · Bottom 40% in England
- Holy Cross Catholic High School · 3.8 mi · No rating · Top 15% in England
- Smithills School · 4.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 12% in England
- Ladybridge High School · 4.3 mi · Good · Bottom 34% in England
- Thornleigh Salesian College · 4.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 49% in England
The neighbourhood
Rivington and Blackrod High School is in Adlington & Rivington (typical home £240,000, crime low).
What is Rivington and Blackrod High School's Ofsted rating?
Rivington and Blackrod High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Rivington and Blackrod High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Rivington and Blackrod High School is in the top 39% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.