Smithills School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 1,203 pupils · Bolton
The council’s dates, for reference
Smithills School sets its own term dates. These are Bolton’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 1 September 2026Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Friday, 23 July 2027
103 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Saturday, 24 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
39 days
Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.
Published through to 2028/29.
Read from bolton.gov.uk/school-information/school-term-dates. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 1 September 2026
About Smithills School
Smithills School is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Bolton, with 1,203 pupils.
TypeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
CouncilBolton
Pupils1,203 of 1,250 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 January 2014
URN140500
Websitewww.smithillsschool.net
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
Children at more than one school? These are the closest.
St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School
0.3 mi · Primary
Thornleigh Salesian College
0.5 mi · Secondary
Church Road Primary School
0.6 mi · Primary
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
0.7 mi · Primary
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
0.7 mi · Primary
Oxford Grove Primary School
0.7 mi · Primary
Where it is
Smithills Dean RoadBolton
Lancashire
BL1 6JS
Ofsted
Inspected 31 March 2026
SafeguardingMet
InclusionExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
AchievementNeeds attention
Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
Personal developmentNeeds attention
Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
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