Smithills School
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Bolton, BL1 6JS
Ofsted
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Our ranking
Bottom 12% in England
15 of 16 in Bolton
Pupils
1,203
First preferences per place
0.56
2026/27
Absence
9.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | 39.5 | 36.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27% | 30% | 20% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 30% | 34% | 22% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.34 | -0.04 | — |
47% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Thornleigh Salesian College · 0.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 49% in England
- Eden Boys' School, Bolton · 0.9 mi · No rating · Top 23% in England
- Sharples School · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 13% in England
- Canon Slade School · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Top 16% in England
- Turton School · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 46% in England
- Ladybridge High School · 2.3 mi · Good · Bottom 34% in England
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The neighbourhood
Smithills School is in Smithills (typical home £181,500).
What is Smithills School's Ofsted rating?
Smithills School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Smithills School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Smithills School is in the bottom 12% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.