Kirk Balk Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityBarnsley
AddressWest Street, S74 9HX
URN140979

School Census

Total 1332
Girls/Boys 650/682
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.8%/51.2%
% pupils where English not first language 1.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 336
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 17.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
21/01/2020 Good
27/09/2017 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 21/01/2020
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 27/09/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50.20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 63.10%
Entering EBacc 40.40%
EBacc average point score 4.21
Progress 8 -0.13
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 59%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 64%
Entering EBacc 42%
EBacc average point score 4.52
Progress 8 0.16
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 54%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.57
Progress 8 0.08

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications388
As first preference268
As second preference71
As third preference49
Total Offers Made257
first preference offers247
second preference offers10
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications410
As first preference293
As second preference77
As third preference40
Total Offers Made268
first preference offers255
second preference offers11
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications365
As first preference276
As second preference64
As third preference25
Total Offers Made262
first preference offers258
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications328
As first preference257
As second preference52
As third preference19
Total Offers Made262
first preference offers256
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications332
As first preference266
As second preference51
As third preference15
Total Offers Made264
first preference offers260
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications348
As first preference256
As second preference60
As third preference32
Total Offers Made260
first preference offers255
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications337
As first preference281
As second preference30
As third preference26
Total Offers Made268
first preference offers267
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications315
As first preference233
As second preference42
As third preference40
Total Offers Made245
first preference offers233
second preference offers7
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications322
As first preference219
As second preference57
As third preference46
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers219
second preference offers10
third preference offers4

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree44%
disagree3%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree44%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree50%
agree44%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree16%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable72%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree25%
agree63%
disagree9%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree53%
agree28%
disagree3%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
not applicable13%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes31%
no69%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree60%
agree30%
disagree0%
strongly disagree10%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree50%
agree47%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree59%
agree38%
disagree0%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree41%
agree47%
disagree13%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree47%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree31%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree56%
agree28%
disagree0%
strongly disagree3%
don't know13%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes97%
no3%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin94.6%
any other white background ethnic origin1.4%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin94.5%
any other white background ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
white and asian ethnic origin0.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

West Meadows Primary School

(0.12 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: West Street, , S74 9ET

St Helen's Catholic Primary School

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: West Street, , S74 9DL

Hoyland Springwood Primary School

(0.54 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Clough Fields Road, , S74 0ER