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Kearsley Academy

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Kearsley Academy

Springfield Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8HY

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
780
Ages
11-16
FSM
41.0%
Attainment 8
51.6
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
51.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
32.3%
Basics 9-5
58.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
34.3%
EBacc APS
4.45
EBacc 9-5
18.9%
EBacc 9-4
23.8%
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About Kearsley Academy

Kearsley Academy is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.6. The school has around 780 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Springfield Road, Bolton, BL4 8HY | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Kearsley Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022Good
  2. Feb 2019Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Kearsley Academy

What is Kearsley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kearsley Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Kearsley Academy's latest exam results?
Kearsley Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Kearsley Academy located?
Kearsley Academy is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL4 8HY).
How many pupils attend Kearsley Academy?
Kearsley Academy has around 780 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Kearsley Academy with other schools?
View Kearsley Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bolton.