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Sharples School
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- Bolton BL1 8SN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Year 11 pupils’ overall progress higher than national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, and behave well in school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and receive regular training.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide opportunities for teachers to share expertise.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers support pupils well, but the most able need more consistent challenges.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate through various activities and surveys.
Communication: Parents receive regular updates via Parent View and free text service.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents would recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are tenacious in following up concerns and collaborating with external agencies.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improved teaching quality and developed new assessment systems.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong culture of vigilance; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff know what to do if they have a concern.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from sports, clubs, and activities like Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Additional activities help in personal development.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive strong advice and guidance for sixth-form applications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for SEND pupils improved; however, better progress monitoring needed.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum with a wider choice of GCSE subjects such as photography and vocational subjects.
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Sharples School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1209 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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My name is Ann Webster, and I'm ecstatic to serve as Sharples School's headteacher.
We urge all students to put in a lot of effort and set high goals in order to succeed academically and realise their aspirations for a fulfilling future profession.
Our main goal is to consistently offer top-notch learning and teaching opportunities so that every one of our students makes considerable improvement from where they started out.
As we educate our young people for the difficulties of a constantly changing world, Sharples demonstrates a daily commitment to its high expectations and no-excuses attitude.
All major accountability indicators for Sharples GCSE results in 2018 were above the national average, and our Progress 8 score of +0.44 was among the highest of any Bolton school.
Since we are aware that every student is unique in their abilities, requirements, and interests, we offer a broad, flexible curriculum that is reevaluated every year.
No of their background, gender, or political views, pupils are cared for at Sharples School.
By fostering tolerance and respect for oneself and others via our charter of Courtesy, Co-operation, Consideration, and Common Sense, we hope to prepare students to play a positive and helpful role in society after they leave our school.
All students are urged to be accountable for their own education and behaviour.
To maintain a calm and productive learning environment, the school enforces discipline with firmness and fairness.
We firmly believe that by partnering with both the home and the school, we can give every one of our kids the finest opportunity possible and help your child achieve academic and social success.
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We urge all students to put in a lot of effort and set high goals in order to succeed academically and realise their aspirations for a fulfilling future profession.
Our main goal is to consistently offer top-notch learning and teaching opportunities so that every one of our students makes considerable improvement from where they started out.
As we educate our young people for the difficulties of a constantly changing world, Sharples demonstrates a daily commitment to its high expectations and no-excuses attitude.
All major accountability indicators for Sharples GCSE results in 2018 were above the national average, and our Progress 8 score of +0.44 was among the highest of any Bolton school.
Since we are aware that every student is unique in their abilities, requirements, and interests, we offer a broad, flexible curriculum that is reevaluated every year.
No of their background, gender, or political views, pupils are cared for at Sharples School.
By fostering tolerance and respect for oneself and others via our charter of Courtesy, Co-operation, Consideration, and Common Sense, we hope to prepare students to play a positive and helpful role in society after they leave our school.
All students are urged to be accountable for their own education and behaviour.
To maintain a calm and productive learning environment, the school enforces discipline with firmness and fairness.
We firmly believe that by partnering with both the home and the school, we can give every one of our kids the finest opportunity possible and help your child achieve academic and social success.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 15.1 | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 68% | 48% | 27% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.82 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 30% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 43.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 21.74% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 8.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.76 | 3.02 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 91.78% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 38.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 11.91% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 19.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.65% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.7% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 33.16% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 45.87% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 20.9% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 10.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 14.23% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 88.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 83.39% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 41.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 11.91% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 44% | 20.65% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.17% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.48% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 12 | 29.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 14 | 44.47% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 19.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 1 | 8% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 13 | 11.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.79 | 3.05 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.8% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 146 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 85.35% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 40.85% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 14.15% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 21.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.45% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.15% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 1 | 28.48% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 2 | 42.11% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 20.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 10 | 8.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 4 | 12.67% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.39 | 2.96 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 82.44% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 153 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 75.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 33.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 12.44% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 20.19% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.63% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 24.29% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 37.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 21.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 8.38% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 9.92% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 87.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 75.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 36.46% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 16.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.69% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.62% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.77% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.62% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sharples School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
