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OpenSecondaryURN 135770

Essa Academy

Academy sponsor led · Bolton · BL3 3HH

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,055

Local authority

Bolton

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Bolton, Bolton, 1,055 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 49%.

Open schools in Bolton
149
Secondary schools in Bolton
19
Academies among open schools in Bolton
33% (49)
Open schools in BL3
42
Secondary in BL3
6
Open schools in Bolton LA
148
Secondary in Bolton LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BoltonNear BL3

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
135770

Location

Address
Lever Edge Lane
Postcode
BL3 3HH
Town
Bolton
County
Greater Manchester
Local authority
Bolton

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,055
Boys / girls
585 / 470
School capacity
990
Capacity fill
1,055 / 990 (107%)
Free school meals
49%
FSM pupils
517
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01204333222
Website
https://esa.northerneducationtrust.org/

Official links