Open Other Secondary Mixed

Sharples School

Hill Cot Road, Bolton, BL1 8SN
Part of: SHARPLES SCHOOL A MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Sharples School
Bolton, BL1 8SN
1,218 Pupils
1,080 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
28.10% FSM %
534 Boys
684 Girls
About Sharples School

Sharples School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bolton, Bolton, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,218 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,080. Current headteacher: Caroline Molyneux.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Bolton
Region North West
Administrative District Bolton
Parliamentary Constituency Bolton North East
Ward Astley Bridge
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SHARPLES SCHOOL A MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-06-2016
UKPRN 10053883
URN 142232
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr John Shepley Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Afzal Babariya Local Governor 17/03/2022 16/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alan Barnes Local Governor 20/09/2022 19/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Rayaz Chel Local Governor 27/03/2025 26/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Sazid Gija Local Governor 23/10/2019 22/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrwe Harbot-Taylor Local Governor 10/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lesley Hart Local Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julia Head Local Governor 10/03/2024 23/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Idris Maka Local Governor 10/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Caroline Molyneux Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Anne Morton Local Governor 14/12/2023 13/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martyn Slater Local Governor 16/12/2025 15/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Sharples Primary School
0.18 km • Bolton
Other
The Oaks Primary School
0.31 km • Bolton
Other
High Lawn Primary School
0.67 km • Bolton
Other
Birtenshaw School Bolton
0.76 km • Bolton
Other
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School
0.98 km • Bolton
Other
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
1.03 km • Bolton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sharples School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bolton, Bolton.
Sharples School has 1,218 pupils, with a capacity of 1,080.
Sharples School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Sharples School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Sharples School is Miss Caroline Molyneux.
Sharples School is at Hill Cot Road, Sharples, Bolton, BL1 8SN, in the Bolton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Sharples School: Does not have a sixth form.
Sharples School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Caroline Molyneux
Hill Cot Road, Sharples, Bolton, BL1 8SN
01204333253
www.sharplesschool.co.uk/
Location
BL1 8SN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142232
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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