Smithills School
Secondary school in Bolton. Report card, Mar 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 31 March 2026, report published 7 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention | 4% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention | 13% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around March 2030
The last inspection was in March 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.5 milesThornleigh Salesian College
No overall grade. Quality of education requires improvement (Oct 2024)
- 0.9 milesEden Boys' School, Bolton
School remains Outstanding (Jul 2023)
- 1.4 milesSharples School
Improved significantly (Jan 2025)
- 1.9 milesUniversity Collegiate School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Sep 2024)
- 1.9 milesCanon Slade School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Oct 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.