High Lawn Primary School vs Sharples Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 836 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Lawn Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
492 students
Sharples Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
| Measure | High Lawn Primary School Bolton, North West | Sharples Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1100 of 2,286 | #973 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8734 of 15,697 | #7898 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 492 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 492 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | www.high-lawn.bolton.sch.uk | www.sharples-pri.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sharples Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.4 vs 46.7).
- •Sharples Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 61%).
- •High Lawn Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •High Lawn Primary School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 245.
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 High Lawn Primary School better than Sharples Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sharples Primary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 46.7 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 High Lawn Primary School and Sharples Primary School?
About 836 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Lawn Primary School: 492. Sharples Primary School: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Lawn Primary School and Sharples Primary School rank in North West?
High Lawn Primary School is 1100th of 2,286 and Sharples Primary School is 973rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).