What did School Atlas judge Essa Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Essa Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Essa Academy?

Essa Academy has 1,055 pupils on roll.

What ages does Essa Academy take?

Essa Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Essa Academy located?

Essa Academy is located in Bolton, BL3 3HH, Bolton.

How do I apply to Essa Academy?

Essa Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Essa Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Essa Academy was 0.82 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Essa Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 48% of pupils at Essa Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Essa Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Essa Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Essa Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Essa Academy?: Essa Academy has 1,055 pupils on roll.
What ages does Essa Academy take?: Essa Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Essa Academy located?: Essa Academy is located in Bolton, BL3 3HH, Bolton.
How do I apply to Essa Academy?: Essa Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Essa Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Essa Academy was 0.82 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Essa Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 48% of pupils at Essa Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Essa Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Essa Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Essa Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Essa Academy?: Essa Academy has 1,055 pupils on roll.
What ages does Essa Academy take?: Essa Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Essa Academy located?: Essa Academy is located in Bolton, BL3 3HH, Bolton.
How do I apply to Essa Academy?: Essa Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Essa Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Essa Academy was 0.82 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Essa Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 48% of pupils at Essa Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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