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ClosedSecondaryURN 105261

Rivington and Blackrod High School

Voluntary controlled school · Bolton · BL6 7RU

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,708

Local authority

Bolton

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Bolton, Bolton, 1,708 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 13.9%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Bolton
149
Secondary schools in Bolton
19
Academies among open schools in Bolton
33% (49)
Open schools in BL6
14
Secondary in BL6
2
Open schools in Bolton LA
148
Secondary in Bolton LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BoltonNear BL6

Overview

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Closed
URN
105261

Location

Address
Rivington Lane, Horwich
Postcode
BL6 7RU
Town
Bolton
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Bolton

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 19 Jan 2017.

Pupils on roll
1,708
Boys / girls
930 / 780
School capacity
1,888
Capacity fill
1,708 / 1,888 (90%)
Free school meals
13.9%
FSM pupils
204
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Voluntary controlled school

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