Horrobin Lane, Rivington, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 7SE
10 simple reasons to choose Rivington Foundation Primary School
State primary school (foundation school) in Horwich, Bolton.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Rivington Foundation Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Bolton and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Lancashire LEA.
On average, 30.7 pupils per class and 26.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 34% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. Forest School for all years.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, German. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2020.
Find another school near Rivington Foundation Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Clevelands Preparatory School (5.8 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division Junior School and Infants (6.7 miles); Bolton School Boys' Division Junior School (6.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton (2.1 miles); Blackrod Primary School (3.4 miles); St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley (3.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Bolton School Girls' Division (6.7 miles); Bolton School Boys' Division (6.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Joseph's RC High School and Sports College (3.5 miles); St Michael's Church of England High School (4.8 miles); Turton School (7.8 miles).