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Smithills School

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Smithills School

Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JS

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Pupils
1,201
Ages
11-16
FSM
40.4%
Attainment 8
36.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.1%
Basics 9-5
19.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
32.1%
EBacc APS
3.25
EBacc 9-5
7.3%
EBacc 9-4
16.2%
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About Smithills School

Smithills School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.5. The school has around 1,201 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JS | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Smithills School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Sept 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Smithills School

What is Smithills School's Ofsted rating?
Smithills School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Smithills School's latest exam results?
Smithills School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Smithills School located?
Smithills School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL1 6JS).
How many pupils attend Smithills School?
Smithills School has around 1,201 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Smithills School with other schools?
View Smithills School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bolton.