Sharples School
Academy converter
Bolton, BL1 8SN
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 13% in England
2 of 16 in Bolton
Pupils
1,214
First preferences per place
1.46
2026/27
Absence
5.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 56.3 | 56.5 | 55.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68% | 66% | 62% | |
| Average English grade | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 68% | 66% | 66% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.82 | 0.86 | — |
82% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Turton School · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 46% in England
- Canon Slade School · 0.7 mi · Not judged · Top 16% in England
- Thornleigh Salesian College · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 49% in England
- Eden Boys' School, Bolton · 1.1 mi · No rating · Top 23% in England
- Smithills School · 1.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 12% in England
- Bolton St Catherine's Academy · 1.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 5% in England
Best secondary schools in Bolton · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
Sharples School is in Eagley & Sharples (typical home £205,000).
What is Sharples School's Ofsted rating?
Sharples School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Sharples School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Sharples School is in the top 13% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.