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Sharples School

Hill Cot Road, Sharples, Bolton, BL1 8SN

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

55.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
55.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
38.8%
Basics 9-5
61.1%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

55.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2356.346.4
2023/2456.546.4
2024/2555.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.820.00
2023/24+0.860.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
29.1%
EBacc APS
4.72
EBacc 9-5
18.6%
EBacc 9-4
23.5%
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Nearby secondary schools

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0.75 km away · Non-maintained special school
Good
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1.14 km away · Community school
Good
Canon Slade School
1.15 km away · Academy converter
Good
Thornleigh Salesian College
1.44 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
1.55 km away · Other independent school

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About Sharples School

Sharples School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 75 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.6. The school has around 1,218 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Hill Cot Road, Bolton, BL1 8SN | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sharples School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Improved significantly
  2. Sept 2013 — Good (predecessor: Sharples School Science Specialist College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Sharples School

What is Sharples School's Ofsted rating?
Sharples School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What do parents say about Sharples School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 75 responses): 92% of parents would recommend Sharples School.
What are Sharples School's latest exam results?
Sharples School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Sharples School located?
Sharples School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL1 8SN).
How many pupils attend Sharples School?
Sharples School has around 1,218 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sharples School with other schools?
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