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Essa Primary Academy
Lever Edge Lane, BOLTON, Lancashire, BL3 3HH, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.1 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
406
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 66% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 70% recommending the school, which suggests a generally positive experience, though there may be areas for enhancement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
90%
My child feels safe
80%
My child is happy
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
Behaviour is good
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School supports development
70%
School has high expectations
70%
School keeps me informed
50%
School responds to concerns
20%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani38.9%
Black African14.0%
Asian Indian11.8%
White Other9.4%
Other8.1%
White British4.4%
Gypsy/Roma2.7%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.55691, -2.44657 · BL3 3HH
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN140973
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Essa Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Essa Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Essa Primary Academy a good school?
Essa Primary Academy scores 39.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Essa Primary Academy?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, Essa Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
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