Smithills School is a mixed secondary school located in Smithills, Bolton, Greater Manchester.
Previously a Grammar School and then a community school administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, Smithills School converted to academy status on 1 January 2014. However the school continues to coordinate with Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council for admissions.
Smithills School offers GCSEs and BTECs as programmes of study for pupils.
This school was used in the filming of the first series of 4 o'clock club, and was known as Elmsbury High in the TV show.
Notable former pupils Sara Cox, broadcaster Paul Fletcher, footballer Stu Francis, comedian Ronnie Irani, cricketer Amir Khan, boxer John Longworth, Member of the European Parliament Paul Nicholls, actor Dave Spikey, comedian Lauren Patel, actor
References
External links Smithills School official website