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Smithills School

Bolton, United Kingdom
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About Smithills School

Smithills School is an incredibly special place; we are an inclusive, caring and friendly family where every child is respected and encouraged to reach their potential and shine.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Miss C Dewse

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 3.7
Teaching Quality 3.7
Communication 4.0
Student Wellbeing 3.7
Facilities 3.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
70.7
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

39.5
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.04
Progress 8
Below average
29.5%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
51.2%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

31.4% entered EBacc
15.0% achieved EBacc
207 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Reviews 4

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Parent
Parent Nov 10, 2024
1.0

"Terrible"

Terrible School. No one took bullying seriously. Fights happening in the hallways, lack of support. Very hierarchical. If you care about your child don’t send them here. Kids beat up in front of teacher during lessons.
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Nov 2, 2024
2.0

"my experience"

vile school. been there 11 to 15 and don't recommend it to anyone who wants to leave secondary school with a stable mental health. students have no shame and just troll around, disrupting everybody's learning and most teachers don't do anything about it at all.
don't even get me started on the education. whenever there is a substitute, they get treated like they are not human and some subs just sit on their phones scrolling. there is a lack of education in this school and the majority of people are performing below track, even though they worked so hard. I STRONGLY do not recommend this school to anybody who wants to be successful in life.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
E
Emily W
Parent Sep 15, 2023
5.0

"A wonderful experience so far!"

I've been truly impressed with the facilities and the staff at Smithills School. Our child has settled in so well and is thriving. The values of community, excellence, and independence are evident in everything they do. We can't recommend this school highly enough!
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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David B
Parent Jun 20, 2023
5.0

"Excellent school, minor concerns"

My child is loving their time at Smithills School. The High School Musical production was fantastic and the staff are all very supportive. However, I do sometimes struggle to get in touch with the teachers and wish there were more opportunities for parent-teacher communication.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5

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