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
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.
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.
Useful links
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Nearby alternatives
- Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School (76.4)
- The Valley Community Primary School (76.2)
- Sunning Hill Primary School (75.3)
- The Olive School, Bolton (74.4)
- Lostock Primary School (73.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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