Essa Academy vs St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 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
St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
| Measure | Essa Academy Bolton, North West | St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #161 of 536 | #437 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1402 of 4,090 | #3715 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,055 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,055 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106.6% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.43 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | esa.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.st-williams.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 61.5).
- •Essa Academy is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 233.
- •Essa Academy is a academy school while St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.1 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 St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Essa Academy: 1,055. St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Essa Academy and St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Essa Academy is 161st of 536 and St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School is 437th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).