St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School
99%
Capacity
215
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 215 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 218 places).
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Harding, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3676th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 87 in Bolton.
St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 30 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Limefield Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 6LA |
| Headteacher | Matthew Harding |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 215 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.8% |
| School Capacity | 215 / 218 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3676th of 13,686
Nationally
518th of 2,065
In North West
29th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
72%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Limefield Road, Bolton
Bolton, BL1 6LA
Journey to School
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