Essa Academy
Essa Academy is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–16, in Bolton, BL3, in the Bolton council area. It has 1,055 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (20 January 2026): Report card: Strong standard in all 6 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in all 6 graded areas — inspected 20 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.73 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 53 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 54.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 200 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,055 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 49% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 57.6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 13.28% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.6% | 2024/25 |
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