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Essa Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3HH, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.7 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,077
Capacity
990
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 20% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Parent satisfaction appears high, and the school is rated better than 69% of others in the area. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 20%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 19 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.0 | Top 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 75% | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 28% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani38.7%
Asian Indian9.7%
Black African6.6%
White British4.7%
Other4.6%
White Other3.4%
Asian Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Other0.6%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.55648, -2.44649 · BL3 3HH
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN135770
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Essa Academy rated by Ofsted?
Essa Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 October 2021.
Is Essa Academy a good school?
Essa Academy scores 68.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Essa Academy in GCSEs?
Essa Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.0. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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