Sharples Primary School vs Sharples School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 175 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sharples Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
Sharples School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,214 students
| Measure | Sharples Primary School Bolton, North West | Sharples School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #973 of 2,286 | #81 of 536 |
| National rank | #7898 of 15,697 | #733 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 245 | 1,214 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 1,214 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 116.7% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sharples-pri.bolton.sch.uk/ | www.sharplesschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sharples School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.6 vs 50.4).
- •Sharples School is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 245.
- •Sharples Primary School is a local authority school while Sharples School is a academy 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 Sharples Primary School better than Sharples School?
On the Success Index (England), Sharples School ranks higher (76.6 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 Sharples Primary School and Sharples School?
About 175 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sharples Primary School: 245. Sharples School: 1,214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sharples Primary School and Sharples School rank in North West?
Sharples Primary School is 973rd of 2,286 and Sharples School is 81st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).