Beacon Primary School vs Rivington and Blackrod High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 906 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,626 students
| Measure | Beacon Primary School Bolton, North West | Rivington and Blackrod High School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2109 of 2,286 | #159 of 536 |
| National rank | #14939 of 15,697 | #1392 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 209 | 1,626 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 1,626 |
| Free school meals | 64.7% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.9 |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beacon.bolton.sch.uk | www.rbhs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rivington and Blackrod High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 12.9).
- •Rivington and Blackrod High School is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 209.
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 Beacon Primary School better than Rivington and Blackrod High School?
On the Success Index (England), Rivington and Blackrod High School ranks higher (61.7 vs 12.9 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 Beacon Primary School and Rivington and Blackrod High School?
About 906 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Primary School: 209. Rivington and Blackrod High School: 1,626. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Primary School and Rivington and Blackrod High School rank in North West?
Beacon Primary School is 2109th of 2,286 and Rivington and Blackrod High School is 159th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).