Sharples Primary School vs The Oaks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 467 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
The Oaks Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
218 students
| Measure | Sharples Primary School Bolton, North West | The Oaks Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #973 of 2,286 | #224 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7898 of 15,697 | #1709 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 245 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 116.7% | 103.8% |
| 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.theoaksbolton.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Oaks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 50.4).
- •The Oaks Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 66%).
- •The Oaks Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Sharples Primary School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 218.
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 The Oaks Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Oaks Primary School ranks higher (83.1 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 Sharples Primary School and The Oaks Primary School?
About 467 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sharples Primary School: 245. The Oaks Primary School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sharples Primary School and The Oaks Primary School rank in North West?
Sharples Primary School is 973rd of 2,286 and The Oaks Primary School is 224th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).