Sharples Primary School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km 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
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
251 students
| Measure | Sharples Primary School Bolton, North West | St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #973 of 2,286 | #423 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7898 of 15,697 | #3572 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 245 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 116.7% | 119.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 12% |
| 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.sharples-pri.bolton.sch.uk/ | www.st-pauls.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 50.4).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 66%).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge is the larger school with 251 students compared with 245.
- •Sharples Primary School is a local authority school while St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge 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 St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge ranks higher (71.8 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 St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sharples Primary School: 245. St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sharples Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge rank in North West?
Sharples Primary School is 973rd of 2,286 and St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge is 423rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).