Essa Academy
Academy sponsor led
Bolton, BL3 3HH
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 40% in England
7 of 16 in Bolton
Pupils
1,055
First preferences per place
1.11
2026/27
Absence
7.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.7 | 47.1 | 53.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | 40% | 54% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 48% | 46% | 58% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.25 | 0.73 | — |
75% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- King's Leadership Academy Bolton · 0.2 mi · Good · Top 46% in England
- Bolton Muslim Girls School · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Top 13% in England
- Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy · 1.0 mi · Requires improvement
- Ladybridge High School · 1.4 mi · Good · Bottom 34% in England
- St James's Church of England High School · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 30% in England
- Harper Green School · 1.5 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
Best secondary schools in Bolton · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
Essa Academy is in Rumworth South (typical home £154,500).
What is Essa Academy's Ofsted rating?
Essa Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Essa Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Essa Academy is in the top 40% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.