Sharples Primary School Catchment Area
Sharples Primary School is a community primary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 253 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
253
Pupils
210
Capacity
120%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Sharples Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Sharples Primary School is set by Bolton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bolton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bolton catchment area documents →Sharples Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Hugh Lupus Street, Bolton, BL1 8RU
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 17.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105162
Other Primary Schools in Bolton
If Sharples Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Brandwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 4BG
Brownlow Fold Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL1 3DX
Castle Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL2 2JT
Church Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL1 5RU
Clarendon Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 6SN
Devonshire Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL1 4ND
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sharples Primary School
Is Sharples Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Sharples Primary School currently has 253 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Sharples Primary School? ▾
Admission to Sharples Primary School is managed by Bolton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Sharples Primary School cover? ▾
Sharples Primary School is a primary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Sharples Primary School? ▾
Sharples Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.