Essa Academy vs Laurus Cheadle Hulme
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 25 km 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
Laurus Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,054 students
| Measure | Essa Academy Bolton, North West | Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #161 of 536 | #65 of 536 |
| National rank | #1402 of 4,090 | #627 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,055 | 1,054 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,055 | 1,054 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 106.6% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.0 | 54.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 59.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | 76.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.43 | 5.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Cheadle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | esa.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.lauruscheadlehulme.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Laurus Cheadle Hulme scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.8 vs 61.5).
- •Essa Academy is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 1,054.
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 Laurus Cheadle Hulme?
On the Success Index (England), Laurus Cheadle Hulme ranks higher (79.8 vs 61.5 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 Laurus Cheadle Hulme?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Cheadle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Essa Academy: 1,055. Laurus Cheadle Hulme: 1,054. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Essa Academy and Laurus Cheadle Hulme rank in North West?
Essa Academy is 161st of 536 and Laurus Cheadle Hulme is 65th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).