Sharples Primary School
Hugh Lupus Street, Bolton, BL1 8RUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sharples Primary School is a primary school in Bolton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 52nd of 86 primary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2019, report published 26 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils thrive at this happy and harmonious school. The school has high aspirations for all pupils. Pupils typically achieve well. They are eager to embrace the challenges of secondary education by the time that they reach the end of Year 6. Pupils benefit from the effective support of skilled and caring staff. This is particularly true for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including those who access the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (specially resourced provision). Pupils are proud of the diversity at their school. They support each other well and celebrate each other's achievements. Pupils enjoy social times together. They carry out leadership roles with diligence, such as prefects, school councillors and well-being warriors. Pupils strive to earn the many awards on offer for demonstrating that they are 'Sharples Super Stars'. They are respectful and resilient. Pupils behave well as they move around the school and focus on their learning during lessons. The school ensures that pupils are well motivated to try their best. For example, pupils learn about a wide range of careers that they might access when they are older. They demonstrate determination in developing the skills and knowledge that they will need for these.
What the school should improve
- The school does not ensure that some pupils secure early writing skills well enough. For these pupils, this means that they do not develop fluency in their writing as well as they could. The school should ensure that pupils receive the support that they need to record their ideas with consistently clear and fluent written work.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
245 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Sharples Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| High Lawn Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Columba's RC Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Partington
- Phone
- 01204333077
- Address
- Hugh Lupus Street, Bolton, BL1 8RU
- Local authority
- Bolton
- URN
- 105162
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.