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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 measures— 2024/25

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.

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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 2022 — Good
  2. Feb 2019 — Requires 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.