Essa Primary Academy vs Lever Edge Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 577 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
Lever Edge Primary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 1–11
562 students
| Measure | Essa Primary Academy BOLTON, North West | Lever Edge Primary Academy Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1353 of 2,286 | #1351 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10564 of 15,697 | #10541 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 1–11 |
| Students | 387 | 562 |
| Pupils on roll | 387 | 562 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 124.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | BOLTON | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | esp.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.leveredgeprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (38.1 vs 38.2).
- •Essa Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •Lever Edge Primary Academy is the larger school with 562 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 Lever Edge Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Essa Primary Academy and Lever Edge Primary Academy?
About 577 m in a straight line, between BOLTON and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Essa Primary Academy: 387. Lever Edge Primary Academy: 562. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Essa Primary Academy and Lever Edge Primary Academy rank in North West?
Essa Primary Academy is 1353rd of 2,286 and Lever Edge Primary Academy is 1351st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).