# Rivington and Blackrod High School — Bolton, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1566
- **Principal:** Mrs Walmsley

## Contact

- **Address:** Rivington Lane, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7RU
- **Phone:** 01204 333266
- **Website:** http://www.rbhs.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bolton/rivington-and-blackrod-high-school-18119

## About

Founded in 1566, our school has held an important place in our community for centuries, and we are very proud of our tradition as a successful, forward-thinking and caring school.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jun 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jun 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jun 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Our wonderful school!: We've been so impressed with the values-based approach at Rivington and Blackrod High School. The facilities are fantastic - our child loves using the sports centre and performing in the school productions. The Little Shop of Horrors production was amazing! *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Friendly and caring staff: The teachers and staff at Rivington and Blackrod High School are so friendly and caring. They make sure our child feels included and supported. We've been really impressed with the progress they've made so far. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Excellent education and memories: We have many happy memories of our child's time at Rivington and Blackrod High School. The education they received was excellent, and the school's values really came through in their approach to learning and personal development. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some mixed feelings: We've had a bit of a mixed experience at Rivington and Blackrod High School. The school's efforts to promote the Christian values are to be commended, but we've had some issues with the communication from the school about certain events and activities. *(Mar 2022)*

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