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Sharples School
Hill Cot Road, Sharples, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8SN, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.7 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,218
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.6, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 14% nationally. An impressive 82% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 62% reach grade 5 or above, reflecting the school's commitment to student success. Additionally, 92% of parents express satisfaction, indicating a positive school community, although the EBacc entry rate of 29% suggests there may be room for improvement in promoting a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 10 September 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.6 | Top 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 82% | Top 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 62% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
Parent View (75 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
My child feels safe
97%
Behaviour is good
96%
School has high expectations
95%
My child is happy
93%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
Progress is communicated
88%
School supports development
87%
School keeps me informed
84%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.3%
Asian Indian32.4%
Asian Pakistani15.2%
Black African5.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Asian Chinese2.0%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Other1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.60723, -2.42422 · BL1 8SN
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN142232
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sharplesschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sharples School rated by Ofsted?
Sharples School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 September 2013.
Is Sharples School a good school?
Sharples School scores 78.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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 School?
Based on 75 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sharples School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sharples School in GCSEs?
Sharples School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.6. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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