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Bolton, Bolton
Smithills School
Smithills School is a academy converter in Bolton, Bolton. The school has 1,201 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Secondary Ages 11–16 1,201 PupilsURN 140500
Ofsted Report
3
Requires Improvement
Inspected September 2023
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementRequires Improvement
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
36.5↓ -10pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
19.7%↓ -25pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
90.9%↓ -2pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
18.6↓ -2pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
40.4%↑ +17pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
17.9%↓ -6pp
Teacher Turnover
1,201 / 1,250
96%
Capacity
Surplus
+£521,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Smithills School is a academy converter in Bolton, Bolton. The school has 1,201 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Carolyn Dewse
Age Range
11 — 16
School Hours
09:15 – 13:15
Telephone
01204842382
Website
Address
Bolton, BL1 6JS
Local Authority
Bolton
The School Day
09:15
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
13:15
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 5 available
Duke Of Edinburgh
Music
Reading
Science
Retrieval Practice
Awards & Accreditations
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Healthy Schools
Promoting pupil wellbeing
Inclusion Quality Mark
Inclusive educational practices
Stonewall School Champion
Inclusive & safe environment
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Blazer
Jumper
School Shoes
Socks
Tie
Trousers
Colours
Black
PE Kit
Pe Kit
Pumps
Shorts
Tracksuit
Trainers
