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Rivington And Blackrod High School

Rivington And Blackrod High School Profile


Location: Find a school in BL6 7RU or in Bolton

Rivington and Blackrod High School is located in Horwich, a small town near Bolton, England. Founded in 1903, it is a co-educational day school providing education to students aged 11-16. The school has a strong reputation in the area, consistently achieving excellent exam results and providing a stimulating learning experience. The ambitious approach to teaching and learning is reflective of the school's commitment to 'achieving excellence' in all areas of school life. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum with a particular focus on English, maths, science and technology. There is also a vibrant range of extra-curricular activities, including sport, art, music and drama, as well as an extensive range of clubs, societies and clubs for special interests. There is also a strong pastoral care system in place, aiming to ensure all pupils reach their full potential.*



GSSLA Code Name: E08000001

Boarders: No Boarders

Special Classes: No Special Classes

Head: Mr Anthony Purcell (Headteacher)

Administrative Ward: Heath Charnock and Rivington

Physical Addres

Rivington Lane Horwich
Bolton
Lancashire
BL6 7RU

Postal Addres

Rivington Lane Horwich
Bolton
Lancashire
BL6 7RU


Nearby Extra-curricular Activities

There are many extra-curricular activities that take place near Rivington and Blackrod High School at Rivington Lane Horwich Bolton BL6 7RU. These activities can include things like basketball, football, music, drama, and computing.

Public Transport

Public transport near Rivington and Blackrod High School is mainly provided by the local private bus company, very convenient to the school. The closest bus stop is located adjacent to the school entrance, providing regular service to Horwich and Bolton. Several other bus stops are located within a quarter of a mile radius, with direct service to Bolton, Chorley, Wigan, Westhoughton, and other locations. The closest train station is Horwich Parkway, located 1.9 miles away. The station provides direct services to Bolton, Manchester, Liverpool, and other cities. Taxis are also available in the area for students and staff who need to travel further away.

Shops and Restaurants in the area

There are a number of shops and restaurants near Rivington and Blackrod High School, including a Greggs bakery, Iceland, and a Subway restaurant.

School Fees

There are no schools fees for Rivington and Blackrod High School at Rivington Lane Horwich Bolton BL6 7RU.

School Social Media

The Rivington and Blackrod High School facebook, twitter, instagram, and pinterest pages are https://www.facebook.com/rivington.blackrod/ https://twitter.com/rivingtonblackrod https://instagram.com/rivingtonblackrod/ https://pinterest.com/rivingtonblackrod


Additional Contact Info

Contact number: 01204 333 533
Website: http://www.rbhs.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]


Contact Details

Telephone: 1204333266

Parliamentary Constituency: Chorley
Administrative Ward: Heath Charnock and Rivington
Geographic Location: Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
LSOA: Chorley 014E
Special Classes: No Special Classes

Admissions Policy: Comprehensive (secondary)

Website: http://www.rbhs.co.uk

FAQs - Rivington And Blackrod High School

Rivington and Blackrod High School currently has 1754 pupils attending from ages 11 to 18.

  • Girls: 775
  • Boys: 975

The listed Religious Character for Rivington and Blackrod High School is Church of England.

Rivington and Blackrod High School Boarder policy is defined as: No Boarders<

Rivington and Blackrod High School currently has pupils attending from ages 11 to 18.

Rivington and Blackrod High School is a Mixed school.

Rivington and Blackrod High School has a pupil capacity of 1888.

  • Teen Mothers: Not applicable
  • Child care facilities: Not applicable

Special Educational Needs (SEN) program: No current program .

Rivington and Blackrod High School is Voluntary Controlled School.

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