Sharples School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sharples School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,214 students
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
251 students
| Measure | Sharples School Bolton, North West | St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #81 of 536 | #423 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #733 of 4,090 | #3572 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,214 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,214 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 119.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.sharplesschool.co.uk/ | www.st-pauls.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sharples School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.6 vs 71.8).
- •Sharples School is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 251.
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 School better than St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge?
On the Success Index (England), Sharples School ranks higher (76.6 vs 71.8 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 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 School: 1,214. St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sharples School and St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge rank in North West?
Sharples School is 81st of 536 and St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge is 423rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).