Smithills School is a secondary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Smithills School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JS
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Bolton
Headteacher / Principal: Mr A Cottrill
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 105260

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1500
Number of Pupils:
Number of Boys:
Number of Girls:

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Susan Isaacs Nursery School
Vernon Street , BL1 2XN
- not rated 2,102 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Pikes Lane Nursery School
Board Street , BL3 5EE
- not rated 3,172 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School
Limefield Road , Smithills BL1 6LA
3out of 4 535 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Peter's Smithills Dean CofE Primary School
Limefield Road , Smithills BL1 6LA
- not rated 535 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Church Road Primary School
Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU
3out of 4 998 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oldhams Primary School
Selkirk Road , BL1 7BN
- not rated 1,033 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ
3out of 4 1,143 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Smithills School
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Smithills School
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS
2out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Thornleigh Salesian College
Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ
- not rated 875 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE
4out of 4 1,557 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Sharples School
Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN
3out of 4 2,447 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North Bolton Sixth Form College
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT
- not rated 128 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton Sixth Form College
Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU
- not rated 3,180 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton College
Deane Road , BL3 5BG
- not rated 3,275 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Youth Challenge Pru
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT
4out of 4 128 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Youth Challenge Pru
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT
- not rated 128 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Compass Centre North
Barlow Park Pavilion, Dunoon Drive , Astley Bridge BL1 6QY
- not rated 880 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Starting Point
Selkirk Road , BL1 7BN
- not rated 1,004 yd Pupil referral unit Yes Mixed More About School
Al-Huda Primary School
3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH
- not rated 1,238 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.