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Kearsley Academy
Springfield Road, Kearsley, Bolton BL4 8HY
Kearsley Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 760 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Northern Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Essa Academy, Buile Hill Academy, Denton Community Academy, Kirk Balk Academy and Thornaby Academy.)
Particular strengths include Progress, Admissions, Attainment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Destinations, Environment and Attendance.
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Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is 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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