Sharples School
Hill Cot Road, Sharples, Bolton, BL1 8SNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sharples School is a secondary school in Bolton for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 4th of 19 secondary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 September 2013, report published 30 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 January 2025
At Sharples school, pupils embody their school motto of 'Learn, Dream, Achieve'. They flourish in a successful and happy school community that supports them to be the very best that they can be. Pupils rise to the extremely high academic expectations that the school sets. Learning is central to all their experiences, and their engagement in lessons is exceptional. They are aspirational for themselves and others. The curriculum is expertly designed to meet pupils' needs and interests. Pupils thrive and achieve highly. Pupils consider it a privilege to be part of their school, where they feel safe and accepted. Their exemplary behaviour actively upholds and promotes the school's ethos. They behave with respect and proudly celebrate their own achievements as well as those of their peers. Pupils' learning and achievement are enriched by a wide range of experiences that support them to develop a sense of responsibility and confidence. For example, the 'Student Affairs Committee' regularly organises school and charity events. It actively instigates and contributes towards the school's aim to bring about positive changes for pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
247 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,214 pupils on roll, with places for 1,080
Schools near Sharples School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turton School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.7 |
| Canon Slade School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 53.9 |
| Thornleigh Salesian College | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 45.7 |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.2 |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SHARPLES SCHOOL A MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Caroline Molyneux
- Phone
- 01204333253
- Address
- Hill Cot Road, Sharples, Bolton, BL1 8SN
- Local authority
- Bolton
- URN
- 142232
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.