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School Summary
School TypeAcademy Sponsor Led
Secondary
AdmissionsComprehensive
School AddressSpringfield Road
Bolton
BL4 8HY
Phone 01204 332555
Local Authority Bolton
Age Range11 - 19
  
Total Pupils495
School GenderMixed
Boy | Girl %51.1% | 48.9%
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School Summary

Total Pupils
495
Age Range
11-19
Secondary
Gender
Mixed
Avg. Class Size
17.8
Nat. Average 20.3
Free School Meals
23%
Nat. Average 13.4%
Latest Ofsted
3
Requires Improvement
Attainment 8 score
37.7
Nat. Average 49.7
Avg GCSE Grade
D
Nat. Average C
Avg A-Level Grade
E-

Having just 495 pupils, Kearsley Academy is in the lowest category of attending students in the UK. With more boys (51.1%) attending the school than girls (48.9%), the pupil base is largely a male environment. Pupils with good attendance records at school are more likely to go on to succeed academically. A low 93% attendance rate for the school is below average for the country. Having only 32.8 members of staff makes Kearsley Academy have a far lower number of staff than most other schools in the area. This School has a 15:1 teacher/pupil ratio, which is very slightly below typical in the country.

GCSE`s were introduced by the government in the 1980`s to offer a consistent education nationally for pupils aged 14-16.

A low average A Level score of 7.02 for the school puts the school the lowest achieving category. With a teacher`s salary of £38644 , wages at Kearsley Academy are significantly above the normal countrywide teacher`s income. An average proportion of 96% of pupils attending This School speak English as a 1st language.

 

School Statistics

Gender Split

Gender Count By Age

Total Pupils 495
Total Girls 242 (48.9%)
Total Boys 253 (51.1%)

Attendance

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupil Average Attendance
93% 95%
Persistent Absence
19.1% 12.3% 12.8%

School Staff Information

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Avg. Full-time Qualified Teacher Salary £38,644 £38,623 £37,569
Pupil to Teacher Ratio
15.1 : 1 14.5 : 1 15.1 : 1
Total Teachers in School 33 68.7 67.5
Total Teaching Assistants
14 19.8 19.4
Total Support Staff
9 27.3 26.5
Total Full-time Teachers 32.8 65 62.3
Total Full-time Teaching assistants 12.9 15.6 15.1
Total Full-time Support Staff 9 24.2 22.1

Information About Last Year Pupils Leaving

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Number of Pupils Leaving Last Year
62    
Those staying in Education
79%  (49) 91.5% 93.8%
Further Education College
32%  (20) 44.4% 39.1%
6th Form
40%  (25) 23.8% 45.5%
Apprenticeships
6%  (4) 6.9% 6.4%

Other Stats

    This School Regional Avg National Avg
Average Class Size
17.8 20.5 20.3
Pupils where English is first Language
96%  (475) 75.6% 84.4%
Pupils with Special Educational Needs
3.4%  (17) 2.1% 2.9%
Pupils eligible for free school meals
23.1%  (210) 15.7% 13.4%

Performance

GCSE/Key Stage 4 Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Total pupils at end of KS4
57
Attainment 8 score
37.7 49.4 49.7
Average GCSE Grade
D C C
Progress 8 measure
-1.09 - -
Year This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C
2016 28% 53.2% 55.2%
2015 46% 56.3% 55.1%
2014 53% 56.8% 55.4%
2013 51% 63.5% 62.1%
This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving more A*-C in English and Maths
32% 58.6% 61%
Average number of GCSEs per pupil 9.2 8.5 8.4
Average number of GCSEs (incl. equivalents) per pupil
11.2 9.3 9.2

Attainment Band

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils starting KS4 in low prior attainment band
21% 24.1% 27.2%
Pupils starting KS4 in middle prior attainment band
18% 52.3% 53.8%
Pupils starting KS4 in high prior attainment band
61% 35.8% 39.4%

A Level Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Number of A Level student at the end of year 58 165.4 189.2
Average point score per A level entry (as grade) E- C C
Average point score per A Level entry 7.02 31.3 31.8
Average grade in best 3 A level - SUPP B- C+
Average point score in best 3 A level entries - - 37 36
Percentage of A levels pupils achieving AAB or better - -% 21.8% 19.7%

Ofsted

About Ofsted

Ofsted have been inspecting schools on a regular basis since 2005. After a cursory warning period they undertake a thorough examination of the whole school. Inspectors will sit in on classes, assessing each teacher's teaching ability. They will also evaluate the way the current curriculum is implemented, and how the progress of each student is tracked throughout their tenure.

Each school is graded on a four point scale: 1 being outstanding, 2 being good, 3 means they require improvement, and 4 signifying inadequate. Those schools attaining an outstanding or good grade might not be re-inspected for as long as five years; while those receiving lower grades will be reassessed with greater frequency, with little or no notice prior to the inspectors arriving.

 

Ofsted Report for Kearsley Academy on 26/02/2019

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Inspection Date26/02/2019
Inspection TypeS5 Inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
3
Achievement of Pupils
3
Behaviour & safety of pupils
3
Quality of Teaching
3
Leadership & Management
3



 

Ofsted Report for Kearsley Academy on 07/05/2015

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Inspection Date07/05/2015
Inspection Type S5 Reinspection Visit 1
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
2
Achievement of Pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
2
Leadership & Management
2



 

Ofsted Report for Kearsley Academy on 09/05/2013

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Inspection Date09/05/2013 - 10/05/2013
Inspection TypeAcademy First Section 5
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
3
Achievement of Pupils
3
Behaviour & safety of pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
3
Leadership & Management
3



 

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