Sharples School
Sharples School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–16, in Bolton, BL1, in the Bolton council area. It has 1,214 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (8 January 2025): Improved significantly. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Improved significantly — inspected 8 January 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (10 September 2013) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.86 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 55.6 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 61.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 247 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,214 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 27.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 31.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 9.28% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.2% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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