Kearsley Academy
Academy sponsor led
Bolton, BL4 8HY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 27% in England
5 of 16 in Bolton
Pupils
768
First preferences per place
0.86
2026/27
Absence
9.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | 51.4 | 51.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 57% | 59% | |
| Average English grade | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 44% | 55% | 53% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.24 | 0.55 | — |
73% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Harper Green School · 1.3 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
- St James's Church of England High School · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 30% in England
- The Lowry Academy · 1.5 mi · Good · Bottom 31% in England
- Little Lever School · 1.5 mi · Report card · Top 48% in England
- Star Salford Academy · 1.6 mi · No rating
- Co-op Academy Walkden · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
The neighbourhood
Kearsley Academy is in Kearsley & Stoneclough (typical home £190,000).
What is Kearsley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kearsley Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Kearsley Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Kearsley Academy is in the top 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.