Sharples School vs Turton School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
Turton School
Bolton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,596 students
| Measure | Sharples School Bolton, North West | Turton School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #81 of 536 | #242 of 536 |
| National rank | #733 of 4,090 | #2091 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,214 | 1,596 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,214 | 1,596 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | 43.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.9% | 31.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.2% | 56.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.73 | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.2 |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sharplesschool.co.uk/ | www.turton.uk.com/ |
The verdict
- •Sharples School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.6 vs 47.7).
- •Turton School is the larger school with 1,596 students compared with 1,214.
- •Sharples School is a academy school while Turton 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 Turton School?
On the Success Index (England), Sharples School ranks higher (76.6 vs 47.7 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 Turton School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sharples School: 1,214. Turton School: 1,596. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sharples School and Turton School rank in North West?
Sharples School is 81st of 536 and Turton School is 242nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).