St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School

URN: 145751 • Bolton BL1 6LA

Overview

Name
St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School
URN
145751
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matt Harding (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01204333500
Website
Visit
Address
Limefield Road, Bolton BL1 6LA

Summary

St. Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy located in Bolton, serving a community of 215 pupils with a capacity for 218. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment, rooted in Christian values, which fosters both academic and personal growth. With a focus on developing well-rounded individuals, the school aims to instil a love for learning and respect for others.

The curriculum at St. Peter's is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, catering to the diverse needs of its students. The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects while also encouraging creativity and critical thinking through a variety of extracurricular activities. Support for pupils is a priority, with initiatives in place to assist those from disadvantaged backgrounds, as evidenced by the 8.80% of students eligible for free school meals.

St. Peter's actively promotes community involvement and parental engagement, hosting events such as open days and tours led by the headteacher. This approach not only strengthens the school’s ties with families but also enhances the educational experience for all students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.spsd.bolton.sch.uk.

Key details

LA
Bolton
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
218
Pupils
215
Boys
118
Girls
97
FSM %
8.80
Open date
2018-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 215 118 97 218 8.80
2024-09-11 213 118 95 218 7.50
2023-09-11 213 118 95 218 8.50
2022-09-11 213 118 95 218 8.50
2021-09-11 211 121 90 218 6.60
2020-09-11 209 122 87 211 3.30

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