Student Life

More Than Just a Sixth Form...

Sixth Form is a time to grow in confidence, develop leadership skills and make the most of new opportunities. At Rivington & Blackrod Sixth Form, enrichment is an important part of the student experience, helping you build skills, independence and lasting memories alongside your studies.

Our enrichment programme evolves each year, but recent opportunities have included:

Enrichment Opportunities

• Visits to universities including Manchester, Cambridge and Lancaster

• A partnership programme with Lancaster University, including mentoring, residential visits and access to a bursary

• Attendance at the Royal College of Surgeons Conference for aspiring medics

• Mentoring and careers guidance from a partner at a leading Manchester law firm

• International trips and exchanges, including New York and an exchange visit with families in Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Educational visits to Krakow and Auschwitz

• Parliament visits, meeting our local MP and observing Prime Minister’s Questions

• Football and Netball in the North West Colleges League, alongside a range of additional sporting opportunities

• Drama and music productions

• Placements in local primary schools and care homes

• Lancashire Wildlife Trust programmes in local woodland

• Direct entry to the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

Students also take part in leadership, mentoring and coaching opportunities, helping to shape the Sixth Form community and support younger students across the school.

Support and Guidance

Rivington & Blackrod Sixth Form provides a supportive bridge between secondary school and the independence of university, apprenticeships and employment.

We offer personalised learning pathways within a modern learning environment that combines high expectations with genuine care. Whether you are continuing from Rivington & Blackrod High School or joining us from another school, we ensure your transition into Sixth Form is smooth, supported and successful.

Support is provided through:

• A dedicated form tutor who acts as your mentor and adviser, helping you plan your future effectively

• A team of experienced staff who provide guidance with academic, personal, health or financial matters

• Well-resourced study spaces, supervised study rooms and extensive access to ICT facilities

Students benefit from regular feedback and progress reviews throughout the year, including structured guidance during results and post-results periods.

We recognise that success extends beyond qualifications. That is why we encourage students to develop wider skills and experiences through opportunities such as:

• Further Mathematics and additional qualifications

• Sporting and enrichment activities

• Volunteering and leadership roles

• The Duke of Edinburgh Award

• University visits and UCAS events

We listen carefully to our students and continually develop our facilities and provision to meet their needs. At RBHS Sixth Form, students are treated as young adults, trusted, supported and challenged to achieve their best.

Facilities & Independent Study

Rivington & Blackrod Sixth Form provides a calm, focused environment designed to support academic success.

Facilities include:

• A dedicated Common Room

• Study pods and quiet working areas

• ICT suites and supervised study rooms

• A Sixth Form Bistro

• Cashless catering via ParentPay

Our four-day taught week includes a structured independent study day, helping students develop the organisation and self-discipline required for university and employment.

Sixth Form Bistro

The Sixth Form Common Room Bistro is open from 10am to 2pm and serves a range of hot and cold meals. Sixth Form students benefit from their own catering space, separate from the main school dining hall.

The Bistro operates a fingerprint recognition cashless payment system, with accounts topped up via ParentPay. Vending machines are also available in the Common Room.