The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 8.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Harding (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Limefield Road, Smithills, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmYouth Challenge Pru
Academy · 413m away
Smithills School
Secondary · 490m away
Johnson Fold Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Church Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Thornleigh Salesian College
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Primary · 1.5km away
Oxford Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School?
St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School take?
St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School?
St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School is in Bolton, BL1 6LA, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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