FavSchools
Map

Essa Academy

Secondary

Essa Academy

Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HH

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,077
Ages
11-16
FSM
44.8%
Attainment 8
52.9
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.9%
Basics 9-5
54.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
19.5%
EBacc APS
4.42
EBacc 9-5
9.0%
EBacc 9-4
11.5%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

Explore the area and compare alternatives

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About Essa Academy

Essa Academy is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.9. The school has around 1,077 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schools

Location: Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HH | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Essa Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2021 — Good
  2. May 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Essa Academy

What is Essa Academy's Ofsted rating?
Essa Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Essa Academy's latest exam results?
Essa Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Essa Academy located?
Essa Academy is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL3 3HH).
How many pupils attend Essa Academy?
Essa Academy has around 1,077 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Essa Academy with other schools?
View Essa Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bolton.