Sharples School

A good academy converter school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sharples School.

Bolton, BL18SN Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

71

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
73.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.86
English & Maths grade 4+ %
64.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 78.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 September 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hill Cot Road
Sharples
Bolton, BL18SN
Phone
1204333253
Website
sharplesschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142232
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Hill Cot Road, Sharples, Bolton, BL1 8SN
Website
http://www.sharplesschool.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SHARPLES SCHOOL A MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1080 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,209
Free School Meals
28.7% (347 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
56.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.2
English Attainment 8:
12.2
Maths Attainment 8:
10.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.2
Ebacc English:
97.0%
Ebacc Entry:
16.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
63.1%
Ebacc Languages:
34.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.86
Progress 8 Range:
0.67 to 1.04

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
78.4 (+26.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
56.5 (+17.0 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.9 (6.6 below average)
Progress 8:
0.86 (+1.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
202
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,209 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn, Dream Achieve"

Community Cooperation Consideration Common Sense

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome from Headteacher Ms Caroline Molyneux highlighting Sharples' motto Learn, Dream Achieve, the school’s 50th anniversary, high expectations, broad and ambitious curriculum, and emphasis on community and parental partnership.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Sharples Arrows Darts Club Literary Society

Facilities

Health Hub with swimming pool £2 million new classroom block opened in 2019 Observatory

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum rooted in knowledge and skills Broad and balanced curriculum meeting National Curriculum expectations Progression from KS3 to KS4 with a strong core and high-value vocational options Language for Learning and numeracy emphasised across the curriculum

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