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Smithills School is a state-funded secondary school in Bolton, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,203 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,250.
The latest recorded Ofsted inspection was on 31 Mar 2026 has no single overall grade. The published Attainment 8 score was 36.5 for 2024/25. Admissions data records 127 first-preference applications and 226 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.
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What 45 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
No single overall grade
Ofsted report cards assess separate areas on a five-level scale. These results should not be converted into an overall score.
Source: Ofsted official management information, 7 Jun 2026. Report-card levels are not directly comparable with legacy Ofsted grades.
Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.
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