Essa Primary Academy vs St Bede Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 435 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
St Bede Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
610 students
| Measure | Essa Primary Academy BOLTON, North West | St Bede Academy Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1353 of 2,286 | #1880 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10564 of 15,697 | #13804 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 387 | 610 |
| Pupils on roll | 387 | 610 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 1% |
| 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.stbedeacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Essa Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.1 vs 21.2).
- •Essa Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 49%).
- •Essa Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 1%).
- •St Bede Academy is the larger school with 610 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 St Bede Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Essa Primary Academy ranks higher (38.1 vs 21.2 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 St Bede Academy?
About 435 m in a straight line, between BOLTON and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Essa Primary Academy: 387. St Bede Academy: 610. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Essa Primary Academy and St Bede Academy rank in North West?
Essa Primary Academy is 1353rd of 2,286 and St Bede Academy is 1880th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).