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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 2028 / 29

Checked 1 September 2026
Term
Autumn term
Friday, 1 September 2028 to Friday, 22 December 2028
113 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 23 October 2028 to Friday, 27 October 2028
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 23 December 2028 to Sunday, 7 January 2029
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 8 January 2029 to Thursday, 29 March 2029
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 19 February 2029 to Friday, 23 February 2029
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 30 March 2029 to Sunday, 15 April 2029
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 16 April 2029 to Friday, 20 July 2029
96 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Saturday, 21 July 2029 to Friday, 31 August 2029
42 days

Next up: October half term, 23 October 2028.

Published through to 2028/29.

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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

From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.

Nearby schools

Children at more than one school? These are the closest.

Thornleigh Salesian College
0.5 mi · Secondary
Church Road Primary School
0.6 mi · Primary
Oxford Grove Primary School
0.7 mi · Primary

Where it is

Smithills Dean Road
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 6JS

01204842382

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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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