Rivington and Blackrod High School Catchment Area
Rivington and Blackrod High School is a academy converter secondary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1584 pupils, and a capacity of 1888 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,584
Pupils
1,888
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Rivington and Blackrod High School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Rivington and Blackrod High School is managed by Bolton and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bolton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bolton catchment area documents →Rivington and Blackrod High School — School Information
- Full address
- Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RU
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 25% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143773
Other Secondary Schools in Bolton
If Rivington and Blackrod High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Westhoughton High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL5 3BZ
Turton School Catchment Area
Community school · BL7 9LT
St Joseph's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BL6 6HW
Thornleigh Salesian College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BL1 6PQ
Ladybridge High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 4NG
Essa Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BL3 3HH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rivington and Blackrod High School
Is Rivington and Blackrod High School oversubscribed? ▾
Rivington and Blackrod High School has a capacity of 1888 places and currently has 1584 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bolton.
What is the admissions policy for Rivington and Blackrod High School? ▾
Rivington and Blackrod High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bolton before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Rivington and Blackrod High School cover? ▾
Rivington and Blackrod High School is a secondary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Rivington and Blackrod High School? ▾
Rivington and Blackrod High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.