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Smithills School
Smithills Dean Road, Smithills School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6JS, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.7 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,201
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.5, this school performs in the top 91% nationally, indicating some strong academic potential. However, only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted report rated the school as Requires Improvement, highlighting areas needing attention. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's overall performance.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.5 | Bottom 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 47% | Bottom 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 20% | Bottom 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.9%
Asian Pakistani30.3%
Black African10.5%
Asian Indian7.6%
White Other4.4%
Asian Other3.7%
Other2.7%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.59883, -2.45508 · BL1 6JS
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN140500
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.smithillsschool.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Smithills School rated by Ofsted?
Smithills School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is Smithills School a good school?
Smithills School scores 8.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Smithills School in GCSEs?
Smithills School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.5. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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