Essa Primary Academy vs King's Leadership Academy Bolton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 473 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essa Primary Academy
BOLTON · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
910 students
| Measure | Essa Primary Academy BOLTON, North West | King's Leadership Academy Bolton Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1353 of 2,286 | #245 of 536 |
| National rank | #10564 of 15,697 | #2118 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 387 | 910 |
| Pupils on roll | 387 | 910 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | BOLTON | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | esp.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.kingsbolton.com |
The verdict
- •King's Leadership Academy Bolton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 38.1).
- •King's Leadership Academy Bolton is the larger school with 910 students compared with 387.
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 Primary Academy better than King's Leadership Academy Bolton?
On the Success Index (England), King's Leadership Academy Bolton ranks higher (46.9 vs 38.1 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 Primary Academy and King's Leadership Academy Bolton?
About 473 m in a straight line, between BOLTON and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Essa Primary Academy: 387. King's Leadership Academy Bolton: 910. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Essa Primary Academy and King's Leadership Academy Bolton rank in North West?
Essa Primary Academy is 1353rd of 2,286 and King's Leadership Academy Bolton is 245th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).