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Sharples Primary School
Hugh Lupus Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 8RU, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.2 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
253
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
120%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. The school performs well in key stage 2, with 66% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% nationally. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (22 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School supports development
96%
School has high expectations
91%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian32.0%
White British24.5%
Asian Pakistani19.4%
Other7.1%
Black African5.1%
Asian Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
White Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.60649, -2.42189 · BL1 8RU
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105162
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sharples Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sharples Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2019.
Is Sharples Primary School a good school?
Sharples Primary School scores 67.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sharples Primary School?
Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sharples Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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