Ashton-on-Mersey School vs Rivington and Blackrod High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 25 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton-on-Mersey School
Sale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,609 students
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,626 students
| Measure | Ashton-on-Mersey School Sale, North West | Rivington and Blackrod High School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #117 of 536 | #159 of 536 |
| National rank | #1015 of 4,090 | #1392 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,609 | 1,626 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,609 | 1,626 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.1 | 49.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.3% | 52.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.9% | 72.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.78 | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | 25.6 | 31.9 |
| town | Sale | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | aomschool.co.uk | www.rbhs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashton-on-Mersey School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.1 vs 61.7).
- •Rivington and Blackrod High School is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 1,609.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashton-on-Mersey School better than Rivington and Blackrod High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashton-on-Mersey School ranks higher (70.1 vs 61.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashton-on-Mersey School and Rivington and Blackrod High School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Sale and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton-on-Mersey School: 1,609. Rivington and Blackrod High School: 1,626. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton-on-Mersey School and Rivington and Blackrod High School rank in North West?
Ashton-on-Mersey School is 117th of 536 and Rivington and Blackrod High School is 159th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).