Essa Academy vs King's Leadership Academy Bolton
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 453 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essa Academy
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,055 students
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
910 students
| Measure | Essa Academy Bolton, North West | King's Leadership Academy Bolton Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #161 of 536 | #245 of 536 |
| National rank | #1402 of 4,090 | #2118 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,055 | 910 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,055 | 910 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 106.6% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.0 | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 42.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | 61.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.43 | 4.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | esa.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.kingsbolton.com |
The verdict
- •Essa Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 46.9).
- •Essa Academy is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 910.
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 Essa Academy better than King's Leadership Academy Bolton?
On the Success Index (England), Essa Academy ranks higher (61.5 vs 46.9 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 Essa Academy and King's Leadership Academy Bolton?
About 453 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Essa Academy: 1,055. King's Leadership Academy Bolton: 910. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Essa Academy and King's Leadership Academy Bolton rank in North West?
Essa Academy is 161st of 536 and King's Leadership Academy Bolton is 245th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).