Sharples School Catchment Area
Sharples School is a academy converter secondary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1218 pupils, and a capacity of 1080 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,218
Pupils
1,080
Capacity
113%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Sharples School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Sharples School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bolton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 School — School Information
- Full address
- Hill Cot Road, Sharples, Bolton, BL1 8SN
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142232
Other Secondary Schools in Bolton
If Sharples School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Westhoughton High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL5 3BZ
Turton School Catchment Area
Community school · BL7 9LT
St Joseph's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BL6 6HW
Thornleigh Salesian College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BL1 6PQ
Ladybridge High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 4NG
Essa Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BL3 3HH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sharples School
Is Sharples School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Sharples School currently has 1218 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1080 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Sharples School? ▾
Admission to Sharples 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 School cover? ▾
Sharples School is a secondary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Sharples School? ▾
Sharples School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.