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Smithills School
Bolton·North West·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–16Co-edDoes not apply
Smithills School is a secondary academy in Bolton, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Smithills School has a Progress 8 score of -0.04 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 39.5, 51% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 1,201 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 17.9%, 33% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.2%.
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Smithills School has a Progress 8 score of -0.04, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 39.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
51% of students at Smithills School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Smithills School has an overall absence rate of 10.2%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Smithills School is 17.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Smithills School has 1,201 pupils on roll.
33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Smithills School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Smithills School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Smithills School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Bolton area
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.