Sharples Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hugh Lupus Street Bolton Greater Manchester BL1 8RU |
| Phone | 01204333077 |
| Reference Number | 105162 |
Sharples Primary School continues to demonstrate effective action to maintain the high standards established during its previous inspection. The school's committed staff creates a nurturing environment where pupils thrive academically and socially. Pupils benefit from a well-organized curriculum that emphasizes reading while also offering support for those with special educational needs and disabilities. The school’s strong sense of community is highlighted by pupil leadership roles and active participation in various activities that promote personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 253 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.99%
Girls: 49.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 40.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 33.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| 3 | 15 | 20 | 35 |
| 4 | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| 5 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| 6 | 21 | 13 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 32% |
| White, British | 24.5% |
| Pakistani | 19.4% |
| African | 5.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 21 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 26 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well and are eager to embrace challenges.
- Support for pupils with SEND is effective and well-coordinated.
- The governing body works closely with staff to support high-quality education.
- Reading is prioritized, with most pupils becoming fluent and accurate readers.
- The curriculum is ambitious and supports deep learning.
- Pupils exhibit respectful and resilient behavior.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not develop early writing skills effectively.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | ||
| Writing | 5 | ||
| Maths | 3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Oaks Primary School
Sharples Hall Drive, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 7HS |
0.29 miles |
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High Lawn Primary School
Holden Avenue, Sharples, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 7EX |
0.52 miles |
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St Columba's RC Primary School
Ripley Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3AR |
0.61 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
Newnham Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8QA |
0.64 miles |
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Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School
Mitre Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6QJ |
0.67 miles |
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St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9HT |
0.77 miles |
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Eagley Junior School
Off Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9AT |
0.84 miles |
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Eagley Infant School
Stonesteads Drive, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9LN |
0.87 miles |
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Castle Hill Primary School
Castle Hill Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 2JT |
0.89 miles |
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St Maxentius CofE Primary School
New Heys Way, Bradshaw, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4AE |
0.95 miles |
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The Valley Community Primary School
Hibbert Street, Off Blackburn Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8JG |
1.09 miles |
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St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
Eskrick Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 3JB |
1.32 miles |
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The Olive School, Bolton
Ashton House, Waterloo Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 8HT |
1.34 miles |
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Tonge Moor Primary Academy
Brierwood, Bolton, BL2 2PF |
1.35 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Kentford Road, Halliwell, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 2JL |
1.39 miles |
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Walmsley CofE Primary School
Blackburn Road, Egerton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9SA |
1.44 miles |
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St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton
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1.45 miles |
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Brownlow Fold Primary School
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1.47 miles |
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Al-Huda Primary School
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1.52 miles |
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Moorgate Primary School
Entwistle Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 2RH |
1.53 miles |
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Sharples School
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0.11 miles |
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