Rivington Foundation Primary School

About Rivington Foundation Primary School

Rivington Foundation Primary School is a foundation school in Bolton, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 112 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 January 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

112 / 105 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 January 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Horrobin Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7SE

Phone

01204696951

Headteacher

Sarah Elaine Annette

Website

www.rivingtonprimaryschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rivington Foundation Primary School?

Rivington Foundation Primary School is a foundation school in Bolton, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Rivington Foundation Primary School have?

Rivington Foundation Primary School has 112 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Rivington Foundation Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Rivington Foundation Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 January 2020).

How does Rivington Foundation Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

79% of pupils at Rivington Foundation Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Rivington Foundation Primary School?

Rivington Foundation Primary School is located at Horrobin Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7SE.