Castercliff Primary School vs Essa Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castercliff Primary School
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
Essa Primary Academy
BOLTON · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
| Measure | Castercliff Primary School Nelson, North West | Essa Primary Academy BOLTON, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1675 of 2,286 | #1353 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12573 of 15,697 | #10564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 387 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 387 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 47.3% | 43.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nelson | BOLTON |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.castercliffprimaryacademy.co.uk | esp.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Essa Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.1 vs 28.2).
- •Essa Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 57%).
- •Castercliff Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castercliff Primary School better than Essa Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Essa Primary Academy ranks higher (38.1 vs 28.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Castercliff Primary School and Essa Primary Academy?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Nelson and BOLTON in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castercliff Primary School: 387. Essa Primary Academy: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castercliff Primary School and Essa Primary Academy rank in North West?
Castercliff Primary School is 1675th of 2,286 and Essa Primary Academy is 1353rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).