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
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/).
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/).
Useful links
- Home (other)
- About (other)
- Vision & Values (other)
- Welcome from the Chief Executive (other)
- Welcome from the Principal (other)
- [email protected] (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- 01204201310 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School (76.4)
- The Valley Community Primary School (76.2)
- Sunning Hill Primary School (75.3)
- The Olive School, Bolton (74.4)
- Lostock Primary School (73.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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