Rivington and Blackrod High School vs St Mary's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,626 students
St Mary's RC Primary School
Horwich, Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
214 students
| Measure | Rivington and Blackrod High School Bolton, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School Horwich, Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 536 | #1266 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1392 of 4,090 | #9874 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,626 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,626 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Horwich, Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.rbhs.co.uk | www.st-marys-horwich.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rivington and Blackrod High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 41.3).
- •Rivington and Blackrod High School is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 214.
- •Rivington and Blackrod High School is a academy school while St Mary's RC Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rivington and Blackrod High School better than St Mary's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rivington and Blackrod High School ranks higher (61.7 vs 41.3 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 Rivington and Blackrod High School and St Mary's RC Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Horwich, Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rivington and Blackrod High School: 1,626. St Mary's RC Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rivington and Blackrod High School and St Mary's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Rivington and Blackrod High School is 159th of 536 and St Mary's RC Primary School is 1266th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).