Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
URN: 105847 • Littleborough OL15 0ES
Overview
- Name
- Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
- URN
- 105847
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Antonia Firth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706378083
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bridgenorth Drive, Littleborough OL15 0ES
Summary
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School, located in Littleborough, Rochdale, is a mixed foundation school catering to 411 pupils, with a capacity of 450. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to achieve, grow, smile, and dream. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of personal development alongside academic success, promoting values such as British values, environmental awareness, and mental well-being through initiatives like the Eco Council and My Happy Mind.
The curriculum at Smithy Bridge is designed to provide a well-rounded education across various subjects, including art, science, and physical education. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including a choir and a Forest School program, to enhance learning experiences outside the classroom. Support for students is a priority, with provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a focus on pupil premium initiatives to ensure all children can thrive.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Smithy Bridge Primary, with active participation from parents through the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and various school events. The school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all. For more information, visit their website at www.sbs.rochdale.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Smithy Bridge is designed to provide a well-rounded education across various subjects, including art, science, and physical education. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including a choir and a Forest School program, to enhance learning experiences outside the classroom. Support for students is a priority, with provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a focus on pupil premium initiatives to ensure all children can thrive.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Smithy Bridge Primary, with active participation from parents through the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and various school events. The school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all. For more information, visit their website at www.sbs.rochdale.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Ofsted Reports (other)
- Administer Site (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough (60.9)
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (60.6)
- Littleborough Community Primary School (60.0)
- Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School (39.5)
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (37.9)
Key details
- LA
- Rochdale
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 411
- Boys
- 204
- Girls
- 207
- FSM %
- 8.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 411 | 204 | 207 | 450 | 8.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 428 | 215 | 213 | 450 | 8.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 442 | 231 | 211 | 450 | 9.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 442 | 231 | 211 | 450 | 9.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 428 | 220 | 208 | 450 | 10.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 441 | 222 | 219 | 450 | 8.20 |
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