Essa Primary Academy

URN: 140973 • BOLTON BL3 3HH

Overview

Name
Essa Primary Academy
URN
140973
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Danielle Broadbent (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01204201310
Website
Visit
Address
Lever Edge Lane, BOLTON BL3 3HH

Summary

Essa Primary Academy, located in Bolton, is a mixed free school with a current enrolment of 406 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 420. The academy is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can develop essential skills for lifelong learning. It operates under the Northern Education Trust, which prioritises outcomes and child-centred approaches in education.

The school focuses on high standards and aims to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. Essa Primary Academy fosters strong relationships among pupils, staff, and the wider community, ensuring that every child feels safe and valued. The curriculum is designed to support academic achievement while also promoting personal growth and well-being.

With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (42.6%), Essa Primary Academy is dedicated to overcoming barriers to learning and enhancing life chances for all students. The school actively engages with parents and caregivers, recognising the importance of collaboration in a child's educational journey. For more information, visit their website at [Essa Primary Academy](https://esp.northerneducationtrust.org/).

Key details

LA
Bolton
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
406
Boys
199
Girls
207
FSM %
42.60
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-10-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 406 199 207 420 42.60
2024-09-11 409 198 211 420 40.10
2023-09-11 419 201 218 420 31.00
2022-09-11 419 201 218 420 31.00
2021-09-11 426 208 218 420 33.60
2020-09-11 391 204 187 420 23.80

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