Kirk Balk Academy
Kirk Balk Academy is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 24% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £176,058. Over a 12 month period, 1137 crimes were recorded within the same radius.
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Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better. Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing. Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school. Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school. read more | ||
School Info | ||
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Academic Performance | ||
GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language | 24% | |
Mathematics | 23% | |
> Entries | - | 262 |
English Language | 26% | |
English Literature | 39% | |
Physics | 55% | |
Chemistry | 49% | |
Biology | 45% | |
Science: Double Award | 20% | |
Geography | 36% | |
Computer Studies Computing | 10% | |
History | 25% | |
Sociology | 29% | |
Physical Education Sports Studies | 22% | |
Business Studies: Single | 6% | |
Statistics | 45% | |
German | 13% | |
Spanish | 10% | |
Design and Technology | 0% | |
Art and Design | 38% | |
Art and Design Photography | 42% | |
Property Prices | ||
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Neighbourhood Safety | ||
Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period | 1137 | |
Anti-social behaviour | 178 | |
Violence and sexual offences | 398 | |
Vehicle crime | 76 | |
Shoplifting | 142 | |
Burglary | 57 | |
Criminal damage and arson | 78 | |
Public order | 90 | |
Robbery | 7 | |
Theft from the person | 2 | |
Other theft | 48 | |
Drugs | 15 | |
Bicycle theft | 2 | |
Other crime | 38 | |
Possession of weapons | 6 | |
Head: Mr Richard Whitfield
Local Authority: Barnsley
Telephone: 1226742286
Website: kba.northerneducationtrust.org
Address: West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9HX
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