Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
School Name: Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School Address: Bridgenorth Drive Town/City: Littleborough Postcode: OL15 0ES Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01706 378083 Website: www.sbs.rochdale.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Foundation school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Antonia Firth
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 402 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8%
URN: 105847
DfE Number: 354/5201
UKPRN: 10077530
UPRN: 23084406
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rochdale (E08000005)
Constituency: Rochdale (E14001446)
Electoral Ward: Littleborough Lakeside (E05014041)
Easting & Northing: 392745E, 415170N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 38' 1.1" N 2° 6' 39.78" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJVMQ+FH
DfE Record: View record
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