Rivington and Blackrod High School
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| Established | 1566 |
| Type | Voluntary aided comprehensive |
| Religious affiliation | Church of England |
| Headteacher | Mr Tony Purcell |
| Founder | James Pilkington, Bishop of Durham |
| Specialism | Specialist Technology College |
| Location | Upper school: Rivington Lane Rivington Lancashire Lower school: Albert Street Horwich Greater Manchester England |
| LEA | Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Ofsted number | 105261 |
| Staff | over 300 staff and governors |
| Students | 1901 pupils |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11 to 18 |
| Website | www.rbhs.co.uk |
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Rivington and Blackrod High School is a Church of England, voluntary aided comprehensive and sixth form school in the North West region of England. The school is located at two sites, with the upper school situated on Rivington Lane in Rivington, Lancashire (SD637127), and the lower school situated on Albert Street in Horwich, Greater Manchester (SD638118).[1]
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[edit] History
A Charter of foundation for Rivington Grammar School was granted on the 13 May 1566 to James Pilkington, Bishop of Durham by Queen Elizabeth I of England, although it was not opened until in circa 1575 in Rivington village. The school was rebuilt in 1715.[2]
In the nearby village of Blackrod had its own grammar school, founded in 1568 by the will of John Holmes, a London weaver. In 1875, Rivington Grammar School and Blackrod Grammar School combined to become a single education establishment. A new site was chosen on Rivington Lane and was opened in 1882. The old grammar school in Rivington village is now the current Rivington Primary School.[2][3]
Rivington and Blackrod Grammar School had a provision for boarding about fifty boys and perhaps an equal number of day boys. It was not until 1905 when girls were first admitted to the school. A chapel was built in 1892, with the Pilkington Window (East) unveiled in 1912, and the War Memorial Window (West) in 1922. In 1929 and 1956, extensions were built on to the school, and in 1958 the Headmaster's house was converted into classrooms.[2][3]
In 1973, Rivington & Blackrod High School was established by an amalgamation of Rivington & Blackrod Grammar School and Horwich County Secondary School. In 2004, the Brook Learning Partnership was formed - a collaborative partnership with Ladybridge High School, Bolton.[2]
[edit] Present day
Today, the school is a Specialist Technology College which focuses on design and technology, mathematics and science. It has also been awarded the status of a Training school to train the next generation of teachers. The lower school (the former Horwich County Secondary School) has the 7th year students. The upper school (the former grammar school) has the 8th to 11th year and Sixth form students.[1][4]
[edit] Famous Pupils
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[edit] References
- ^ a b The new RBHS website. URL accessed 24 April 2008.
- ^ a b c d Rivington & Blackrod High School's history. URL accessed 24 April 2008.
- ^ a b Smith, M.D., Rivington, Lancashire, (1989), Nelson Brothers (ISBN 0-9508772-8-X)
- ^ Rivington & Blackrod H.S. Training School. URL accessed 24 April 2008.
