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Smithills School
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- Bolton BL1 6JS
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Based on the inspection date: 19 September 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically behave well, upholding school values in lessons and social times.
Academic Progress: Pupils' outcomes have not been strong, recent curriculum changes aim to support learning but impact is not visible yet.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers typically have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Some teachers lack expertise to design activities promoting effective learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Delivery deficits affect some subjects' learning depth.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school is proactive in seeking views from parents and pupils.
Communication: School uses parent feedback to improve policy and practice.
Parent Satisfaction: Most pupils are happy to attend and feel supported.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff help resolve concerns reported by pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are implementing changes to improve curriculum and support learning.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff quickly challenge poor behavior, minimizing disruptions, and ensuring safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school thoughtfully considers wider knowledge for personal development.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide array of clubs and activities available for skill development and socializing.
Career Counselling Services: Rich and varied careers program supports well-informed choices about futures.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Rigorous identification and skilled staff, but delivery deficits also impact SEND pupils.
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About Us
Smithills School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1190 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | - | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 98% | 64% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 14.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 30% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 43.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 21.74% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 8.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.40 | 3.02 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 91.78% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 84.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 38.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 11.91% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 19.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.65% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.7% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% | 33.16% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 45.87% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 20.9% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 10.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 14.23% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.43 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 88.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 83.39% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 41.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 11.91% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 20.65% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.17% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.48% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 4 | 29.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 5 | 44.47% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 19.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 9 | 8% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 11 | 11.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 3.05 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 91.8% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 146 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 85.35% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 40.85% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 14.15% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 21.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.45% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.15% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% 2 | 28.48% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 6 | 42.11% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 20.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 8 | 8.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 10 | 12.67% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.28 | 2.96 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 82.44% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 153 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 75.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 33.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.44% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 20.19% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.63% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 24.29% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 37.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 21.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 8.38% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 9.92% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 87.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 235 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 75.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 36.46% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 17.69% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.62% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.77% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.62% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Smithills School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1