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Kirk Balk Academy
West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9HX, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.1 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,327
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.0, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement, particularly with 72% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While 68% of parents express satisfaction, the school’s LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 43% of schools nationally, suggesting room for improvement in some areas. The percentage of students entering the EBacc is 42%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 72% | Top 35% 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%. | 55% | Top 27% 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%. | 42% | Top 33% 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%. | 30% | Top 33% UK |
Parent View (107 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
89%
School has high expectations
85%
My child feels safe
80%
My child makes good progress
80%
My child is happy
76%
Progress is communicated
76%
Behaviour is good
72%
I'd recommend this school
68%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
59%
School keeps me informed
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.3%
White Other1.3%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.50136, -1.44938 · S74 9HX
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140979
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirk Balk Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kirk Balk Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2020.
Is Kirk Balk Academy a good school?
Kirk Balk Academy scores 43.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Kirk Balk Academy?
Based on 107 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kirk Balk Academy receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Kirk Balk Academy in GCSEs?
Kirk Balk Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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