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== History == |
== History == |
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A [[Charter]] of foundation for Rivington [[Grammar schools in the United Kingdom|Grammar School]] was granted on the |
A [[Charter]] of foundation for Rivington [[Grammar schools in the United Kingdom|Grammar School]] was granted on the 13 May 1566 to [[James Pilkington, Bishop of Durham]] by [[Elizabeth I of England|Queen Elizabeth I of England]], although it was not opened until around 1575 in [[Rivington]] village. The school was rebuilt in 1715.<ref name=newrbhshistory>[http://www.rbhs.co.uk/site/the_school/school_history.html Rivington & Blackrod High School's history]. URL accessed 24 April 2008.</ref> |
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In the nearby village of [[Blackrod]] had its own grammar school, founded in 1568 by the will of John Holmes, a [[London]] [[Weaving|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.<ref name=newrbhshistory>[http://www.rbhs.co.uk/site/the_school/school_history.html Rivington & Blackrod High School's history]. URL accessed 24 April 2008.</ref><ref name=aboutrivington>Smith, M.D., ''Rivington, Lancashire'', (1989), Nelson Brothers (ISBN 0-9508772-8-X)</ref> |
In the nearby village of [[Blackrod]] had its own grammar school, founded in 1568 by the will of John Holmes, a [[London]] [[Weaving|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.<ref name=newrbhshistory>[http://www.rbhs.co.uk/site/the_school/school_history.html Rivington & Blackrod High School's history]. URL accessed 24 April 2008.</ref><ref name=aboutrivington>Smith, M.D., ''Rivington, Lancashire'', (1989), Nelson Brothers (ISBN 0-9508772-8-X)</ref> |
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== Criticism == |
== Criticism == |
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Rivington & Blackrod High School has received plenty of criticism in the last few years, including being ranked bottom in attendance throughout the [[Metropolitan Borough of Bolton]] in |
Rivington & Blackrod High School has received plenty of criticism in the last few years, including being ranked bottom in attendance throughout the [[Metropolitan Borough of Bolton]] in 2007.{{Fact|date=September 2008}} The school also was in local news when [[History]] teacher Kenneth Chapman was arrested for sexually harassing a 15 year old girl in 2006.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/6546081.stm Teacher jailed for web grooming.]</ref> |
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In mid 2008 a 13 year old girl was raped in woods near the school.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/6998548.stm Young teenager is raped in street]</ref> But was later confirmed that this girl used this as an excuse as to why she was walking in the woods late at night. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Rivington & Blackrod High School has received little criticism in the last few years. It was once thought they had the worst attendance record in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in 2007 however this has been proved untrue. The school actually has the best attendance in the area. |
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== External links == |
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Revision as of 20:58, 10 February 2009
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Upper school: Rivington Lane , | |
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| Type | Voluntary aided comprehensive |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Established | 1566 |
| Founder | James Pilkington, Bishop of Durham |
| Local authority | Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Specialist | Specialist Technology College |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Mr Tony Purcell |
| Staff | over 300 staff and governors |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrollment | 2020 pupils |
| Website | http://www.rbhs.co.uk/site/the_school/index.html |
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]
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 around 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]
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]
Criticism
Rivington & Blackrod High School has received plenty of criticism in the last few years, including being ranked bottom in attendance throughout the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in 2007.[citation needed] The school also was in local news when History teacher Kenneth Chapman was arrested for sexually harassing a 15 year old girl in 2006.[5]
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.
- ^ Teacher jailed for web grooming.