Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

Contact details for the 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:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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