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Essa Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton BL3 3HH
Essa Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,090 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In October 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attendance, Disadvantaged pupils and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Finances.
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0.7Bolton Muslim Girls School
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1.2University Collegiate School
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1.5Harper Green School
2.3Star Salford Academy
2.6Eden Boys' School Bolton
2.7Little Lever School
2.7The Lowry Academy
2.7Kearsley Academy
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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