The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (120% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Partington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Hugh Lupus Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 8RU
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Sharples Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sharples Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sharples Primary School?
Sharples Primary School currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sharples Primary School take?
Sharples Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sharples Primary School?
Sharples Primary School is in Bolton, BL1 8RU, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sharples Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sharples Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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