Kearsley Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kearsley Academy.

Bolton, BL48HY Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.55
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 71.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 March 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Springfield Road
Kearsley
Bolton, BL48HY
Phone
1204332555
Website
ka.northerneducationtrust.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136135
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Springfield Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8HY
Website
http://www.ka.northerneducationtrust.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
950 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
765
Free School Meals
40.8% (312 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
51.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.5
English Attainment 8:
12.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.5
Ebacc English:
97.2%
Ebacc Entry:
31.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.1%
Ebacc Languages:
43.7%
Ebacc Maths:
99.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.55
Progress 8 Range:
0.30 to 0.80

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.8 (+19.8 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
31.7 (+12.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.4 (+11.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.55 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
128
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
765 pupils
11-16

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