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Kearsley Academy
Springfield Road, Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 8HY, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.4 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
780
Capacity
950
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic outcomes, particularly with an Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 23% nationally. A solid 73% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate of 34% suggests that there may be room for improvement in the breadth of subjects offered.
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Last inspected: 16 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.8 | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 59% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 34% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.5%
Black African7.7%
Asian Pakistani7.1%
White Other2.3%
Other1.8%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.53836, -2.38720 · BL4 8HY
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN136135
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Kearsley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kearsley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 March 2022.
Is Kearsley Academy a good school?
Kearsley Academy scores 65.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Kearsley Academy in GCSEs?
Kearsley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.8. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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