Sharples School vs The Oaks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 315 m 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
The Oaks Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
218 students
| Measure | Sharples School Bolton, North West | The Oaks Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #81 of 536 | #224 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #733 of 4,090 | #1709 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,214 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,214 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 103.8% |
| 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.theoaksbolton.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Oaks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 76.6).
- •Sharples School is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 218.
- •Sharples School is a academy school while The Oaks Primary School is a local authority 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 School better than The Oaks Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Oaks Primary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 76.6 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 The Oaks Primary School?
About 315 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sharples School: 1,214. The Oaks Primary School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sharples School and The Oaks Primary School rank in North West?
Sharples School is 81st of 536 and The Oaks Primary School is 224th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).