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Sharples School

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Sharples School

Hill Cot Road, Sharples, Bolton, BL1 8SN

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Pupils
1,218
Ages
11-16
FSM
28.1%
Attainment 8
55.6
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2013

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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About Sharples School

Sharples School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.6. The school has around 1,218 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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 are Sharples School's latest exam results?
Sharples School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Sharples School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bolton.