Canon Slade School vs Sharples Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 973 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canon Slade School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,724 students
Sharples Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
| Measure | Canon Slade School Bolton, North West | Sharples Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #60 of 536 | #973 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #609 of 4,090 | #7898 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,724 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,724 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.2 | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk | www.sharples-pri.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Canon Slade School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 50.4).
- •Canon Slade School is the larger school with 1,724 students compared with 245.
- •Canon Slade School is a academy school while Sharples Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canon Slade School better than Sharples Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Canon Slade School ranks higher (80.1 vs 50.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Canon Slade School and Sharples Primary School?
About 973 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canon Slade School: 1,724. Sharples Primary School: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canon Slade School and Sharples Primary School rank in North West?
Canon Slade School is 60th of 536 and Sharples Primary School is 973rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).