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Sharples Primary School

Bolton, BL1 8RU · Bolton · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2019 Mixed Primary
OfstedGood
Pupils245
FSM20.3%
KS2 expected66%

Catchment / designated area

Confirmed full 6-category order (LAC, child protection, siblings, faith, medical, then distance) has no catchment step — direct page fetch.

Source: Bolton admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2019-05-21)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Good

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

The Oaks Primary School 0.3 mi · Primary · Good Bolton, BL1 7HS High Lawn Primary School 0.5 mi · Primary · Not judged Bolton, BL1 7EX St Columba's RC Primary School 0.6 mi · Primary · Good Bolton, BL2 3AR St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge 0.6 mi · Primary · Not judged Bolton, BL1 8QA Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School 0.7 mi · Primary · Good Bolton, BL1 6QJ St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton 0.8 mi · Primary · Good Bolton, BL7 9HT

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Bolton admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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