Essa Academy Catchment Area
Essa Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1077 pupils, and a capacity of 990 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,077
Pupils
990
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Essa Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Essa Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bolton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bolton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HH
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 44.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135770
Other Secondary Schools in Bolton
If Essa Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Westhoughton High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL5 3BZ
Turton School Catchment Area
Community school · BL7 9LT
St Joseph's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BL6 6HW
Thornleigh Salesian College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BL1 6PQ
Ladybridge High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 4NG
Kearsley Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BL4 8HY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Essa Academy
Is Essa Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Essa Academy currently has 1077 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 990 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Essa Academy? ▾
Admission to Essa Academy is managed by Bolton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Essa Academy cover? ▾
Essa Academy is a secondary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Essa Academy? ▾
Essa Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.