The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 406
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 42.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Danielle Broadbent (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lever Edge Lane, BOLTON, Lancashire, BL3 3HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEssa Academy
Secondary · Very close
Thomasson Memorial School
Special school · Very close
Raise Education and Wellbeing School
Independent · 329m away
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Secondary · 473m away
Lever Edge Primary School
Primary · 577m away
Lever Edge Primary Academy
Primary · 577m away
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Primary · 994m away
Brandwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Essa Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Essa Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Essa Primary Academy?
Essa Primary Academy currently has 406 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Essa Primary Academy take?
Essa Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Essa Primary Academy?
Essa Primary Academy is in BOLTON, BL3 3HH, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Essa Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Essa Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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