Eagley Junior School vs Sharples Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagley Junior School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
224 students
Sharples Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
| Measure | Eagley Junior School Bolton, North West | Sharples Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #434 of 2,286 | #973 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3680 of 15,697 | #7898 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 224 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | eagleyjunior.org | www.sharples-pri.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Eagley Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 50.4).
- •Eagley Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 66%).
- •Eagley Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 6%).
- •Sharples Primary School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 224.
- •Eagley Junior 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 Eagley Junior School better than Sharples Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Eagley Junior School ranks higher (71.2 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 Eagley Junior School and Sharples Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eagley Junior School: 224. Sharples Primary School: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eagley Junior School and Sharples Primary School rank in North West?
Eagley Junior School is 434th of 2,286 and Sharples Primary School is 973rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).