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Kearsley Academy
Springfield Road, Kearsley, Bolton BL4 8HY
Kearsley Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 730 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances, Progress and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Destinations, Environment, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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