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Smithills School

Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JS

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Bolton.

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Pupils

1,201

Ages

11-16

FSM

40.4%

Attainment 8

36.5

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Sept 2023

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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.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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?

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