Essa Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Essa Academy.

Bolton, BL33HH Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
70.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.73
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 65.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 October 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Location & Contact

Address
Lever Edge Lane
Bolton, BL33HH
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School Information

URN
135770
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HH
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
183
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,097 pupils
11-16

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,097
Free School Meals
41.1% (451 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.2 (+13.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.1 (+7.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.73 (+0.9 vs average)

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores

Attainment 8:
47.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.4
English Attainment 8:
10.8
Maths Attainment 8:
8.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.4

EBacc Subject Performance

Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.4
Ebacc English:
99.5%
Ebacc Entry:
15.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
65.2%
Ebacc Languages:
32.4%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.0%

Progress Measures

Progress 8:
0.73
Progress 8 Range:
0.52 to 0.94