Kearsley Academy Catchment Area
Kearsley Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 780 pupils, and a capacity of 950 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
780
Pupils
950
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Kearsley Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Kearsley Academy?
The catchment area for Kearsley Academy is the geographic zone Bolton uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bolton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Kearsley Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bolton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bolton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bolton catchment area documents →Kearsley Academy: 950 places, 82% filled: places available
Kearsley Academy has a published admission number of 950 places. 780 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 950 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41% of pupils at Kearsley Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bolton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Bolton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Bolton school admissions →
Kearsley Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Springfield Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8HY
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 41% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136135
Other Secondary Schools in Bolton
If Kearsley Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Westhoughton High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL5 3BZ
Turton School Catchment Area
Community school · BL7 9LT
St Joseph's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BL6 6HW
Thornleigh Salesian College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BL1 6PQ
Ladybridge High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 4NG
Essa Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BL3 3HH
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Kearsley Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Kearsley Academy
What is the catchment area for Kearsley Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Kearsley Academy is the geographic zone Bolton uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bolton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Kearsley Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Kearsley Academy has a capacity of 950 places and currently has 780 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bolton.
What is the admissions policy for Kearsley Academy? ▾
Admission to Kearsley Academy is managed by Bolton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Kearsley Academy cover? ▾
Kearsley Academy is a secondary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Kearsley Academy? ▾
Kearsley Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.