What did School Atlas judge Smithills School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Smithills School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Smithills School?

Smithills School has 1,203 pupils on roll.

What ages does Smithills School take?

Smithills School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Smithills School located?

Smithills School is located in Bolton, BL1 6JS, Bolton.

How do I apply to Smithills School?

Smithills School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

What is the largest ethnic background at Smithills School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30.5% of pupils at Smithills School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Smithills School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Smithills School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Smithills School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Smithills School?: Smithills School has 1,203 pupils on roll.
What ages does Smithills School take?: Smithills School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Smithills School located?: Smithills School is located in Bolton, BL1 6JS, Bolton.
How do I apply to Smithills School?: Smithills School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at Smithills School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30.5% of pupils at Smithills School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Smithills School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Smithills School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Smithills School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Smithills School?: Smithills School has 1,203 pupils on roll.
What ages does Smithills School take?: Smithills School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Smithills School located?: Smithills School is located in Bolton, BL1 6JS, Bolton.
How do I apply to Smithills School?: Smithills School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at Smithills School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30.5% of pupils at Smithills School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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