Sharples Primary School
URN: 105162 • Bolton BL1 8RU
Overview
- Name
- Sharples Primary School
- URN
- 105162
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gemma Partington (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01204333077
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hugh Lupus Street, Bolton BL1 8RU
Summary
Sharples Primary School is a community school located in Bolton, catering to a mixed-gender population of 253 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school offers a nurturing and inclusive environment, focusing on fostering a love of learning and equipping students with essential life skills. The leadership team, including the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, is dedicated to creating a safe and caring atmosphere for all children.
The curriculum at Sharples is designed to be comprehensive and engaging, with a strong emphasis on personal development and well-being. The school provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, including clubs and activities that promote student leadership and agency in learning. Additionally, the school supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through tailored provisions.
Sharples Primary values strong relationships with parents and the wider community, believing that collaboration enhances educational experiences. The school encourages parental involvement and offers resources such as a dedicated app for communication and updates. Overall, Sharples Primary School aims to develop resilient and motivated citizens ready to thrive in their future endeavours.
The curriculum at Sharples is designed to be comprehensive and engaging, with a strong emphasis on personal development and well-being. The school provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, including clubs and activities that promote student leadership and agency in learning. Additionally, the school supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through tailored provisions.
Sharples Primary values strong relationships with parents and the wider community, believing that collaboration enhances educational experiences. The school encourages parental involvement and offers resources such as a dedicated app for communication and updates. Overall, Sharples Primary School aims to develop resilient and motivated citizens ready to thrive in their future endeavours.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – Right Support, Right Time, Right Place (sen)
- About Us (other)
- Our unique environment (other)
- Policies (other)
- Virtual Tour (other)
- Nursery Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School (76.4)
- The Valley Community Primary School (76.2)
- Sunning Hill Primary School (75.3)
- The Olive School, Bolton (74.4)
- Lostock Primary School (73.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bolton
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 253
- Boys
- 129
- Girls
- 124
- FSM %
- 17.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 253 | 129 | 124 | 210 | 17.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 260 | 131 | 129 | 210 | 16.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 241 | 112 | 129 | 210 | 15.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 241 | 112 | 129 | 210 | 15.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 230 | 103 | 127 | 210 | 18.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 225 | 105 | 120 | 210 | 14.10 |
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