Search

Tutor HuntSchools

Essa Academy

Secondary
Bolton BL3   Compare
Register at the School Tutors Programme
School Summary
School TypeAcademy Sponsor Led
Secondary
AdmissionsComprehensive
School AddressLever Edge Lane
Bolton
BL3 3HH
Phone 01204 333222
Local Authority Bolton
Age Range11 - 16
  
Total Pupils851
School GenderMixed
Boy | Girl %61.1% | 38.9%
Nearby Schools

School Summary

Total Pupils
851
Age Range
11-16
Secondary
Gender
Mixed
Avg. Class Size
21
Nat. Average 20.3
Free School Meals
33%
Nat. Average 13.4%
Latest Ofsted
3
Requires Improvement
Attainment 8 score
44.8
Nat. Average 49.7
Avg GCSE Grade
D
Nat. Average C

With only 851 pupils, Essa Academy has a slightly below average number of students in the UK. With only 38.9% girls against 61.1% boys, the school has slightly more males than females. Absence management in partnership with parents is encouraged by both schools and government at local and national level. A low 93.5% attendance rate for the school is below average for the country. 67.6 members of staff work for Essa Academy, which is about average. Having a 13:1 teacher/student ratio, it is slightly less than average, which permits the teachers at the This School to spend a little more time with their pupils.

Most employers consider 5 good CGSE grades at grade A-C as an important requirement in hiring decisions. With an average salary of only £38904 , the wages of the teachers at this school are very far below the nations average. Essa Academy has an extremely small number of pupils who speak English as their 1st language, with only 17.9% of them doing so.

 

School Statistics

Gender Split

Gender Count By Age

Total Pupils 851
Total Girls 331 (38.9%)
Total Boys 520 (61.1%)

Attendance

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupil Average Attendance
93.5% 95%
Persistent Absence
19.2% 12.3% 12.8%

School Staff Information

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Avg. Full-time Qualified Teacher Salary £38,904 £38,623 £37,569
Pupil to Teacher Ratio
12.6 : 1 14.5 : 1 15.1 : 1
Total Teachers in School 73 68.7 67.5
Total Teaching Assistants
16 19.8 19.4
Total Support Staff
33 27.3 26.5
Total Full-time Teachers 67.6 65 62.3
Total Full-time Teaching assistants 14.5 15.6 15.1
Total Full-time Support Staff 30.3 24.2 22.1

Information About Last Year Pupils Leaving

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Number of Pupils Leaving Last Year
147    
Those staying in Education
91%  (134) 91.5% 93.8%
Further Education College
32%  (47) 44.4% 39.1%
6th Form
7%  (10) 23.8% 45.5%
6th Form College
50%  (74) 27% 19.7%
Higher Education Institute
89%  (131) 88.5% 89.5%
Not Known
3 %  (5) 0.8% 0.7%

Other Stats

    This School Regional Avg National Avg
Average Class Size
21 20.5 20.3
Pupils where English is first Language
17.9%  (152) 75.6% 84.4%
Pupils with Special Educational Needs
1.2%  (10) 2.1% 2.9%
Pupils eligible for free school meals
32.8%  (472) 15.7% 13.4%

Performance

GCSE/Key Stage 4 Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Total pupils at end of KS4
176
Attainment 8 score
44.8 49.4 49.7
Average GCSE Grade
D C C
Progress 8 measure
-0.13 - -
Year This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C
2016 41% 53.2% 55.2%
2015 46% 56.3% 55.1%
2014 54% 56.8% 55.4%
2013 55% 63.5% 62.1%
This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving more A*-C in English and Maths
52% 58.6% 61%
Average number of GCSEs per pupil 8.4 8.5 8.4
Average number of GCSEs (incl. equivalents) per pupil
9.5 9.3 9.2

Attainment Band

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils starting KS4 in low prior attainment band
22% 24.1% 27.2%
Pupils starting KS4 in middle prior attainment band
25% 52.3% 53.8%
Pupils starting KS4 in high prior attainment band
53% 35.8% 39.4%

Ofsted

About Ofsted

Ofsted have been inspecting schools on a regular basis since 2005. After a cursory warning period they undertake a thorough examination of the whole school. Inspectors will sit in on classes, assessing each teacher's teaching ability. They will also evaluate the way the current curriculum is implemented, and how the progress of each student is tracked throughout their tenure.

Each school is graded on a four point scale: 1 being outstanding, 2 being good, 3 means they require improvement, and 4 signifying inadequate. Those schools attaining an outstanding or good grade might not be re-inspected for as long as five years; while those receiving lower grades will be reassessed with greater frequency, with little or no notice prior to the inspectors arriving.

 

Ofsted Report for Essa Academy on 15/05/2018

[View Full Report]
Inspection Date15/05/2018
Inspection TypeS5 Inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
3
Achievement of Pupils
3
Behaviour & safety of pupils
3
Quality of Teaching
3
Leadership & Management
3



 

Ofsted Report for Essa Academy on 15/01/2014

[View Full Report]
Inspection Date15/01/2014 - 16/01/2014
Inspection Types8 NFD due to concern
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
2
Achievement of Pupils
2
Behaviour & safety of pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
2
Leadership & Management
2



 

Ofsted Report for Essa Academy on 22/06/2011

[View Full Report]
Inspection Date22/06/2011 - 23/06/2011
Inspection TypePilot 2011 s8 deemed s5
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
2
Achievement of Pupils
2
Behaviour & safety of pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
2
Leadership & Management
1



 

Current Vacancies

Are you a member of staff at Essa Academy?

List Your Vacancies

Reviews

School Tutors Programme

Our Catch-up Tutor Programme can support your school with help from our tutors. We have provided tuition to over 100 schools. All our tuition is provided for online through our own interactive whiteboard.

School Tutors Programme - Find out more about our national programme here

How Does Our Tuition Programme Work?

Tutor Hunt has been operating for over 15 years, during this time have built up a vast number of tutors and teachers, and have the widest range of tutors and teachers available covering all major academic subjects nationally. The school tutors programme's aim is to help support and raise pupil attainment through our dedicated and experienced tutors. Only tutors who pass our strict eligibility requirements can join our School Tutors Programme.

Due to the pandemic it is likely that disadvantaged and vulnerable groups have been most affected. Our tutoring programme aims to support this group. Our programme does not need to be subsidised (but it can be supported by Pupil premium) and is priced around £60-£80 per pupil (per 15 lessons block).

  • Our aim is to help support and raise pupil attainment through our dedicated and experienced tutors.
  • Our tuition is tailored to your schools' needs through our online interactive whiteboard, our tutors can teach in groups or one-to-one.
  • Over 100 schools are currently using our programme to support pupil teaching and learning.
  • Our tutors undergo a full training and vetting process before being accepted on the School Tutors Programme.

Which year groups and subjects are covered?

Our programme covers Maths, English and the sciences from Year 1 to Year 11. If your school is seeking support with a different subject please contact us to see how we can help.

Which schools are covered on our programme?

The School Tutors Programme is open to all schools with no limitation on the amount of lessons booked.

Register at the School Tutors Programme

School Tutors Near Essa Academy

Anmole (0.8mi from school)
*  Location: Bolton, Manchester
BioMedical Engineer, now a maths teacher at a secondary school. I also have 5 years of... [more]

Rawha (1mi from school)
*  Location: Bolton, GreaterManchester
I am an enthusiastic secondary history/humanities teacher with high aspirations for stud... [more]

Abid (1.4mi from school)
*  Location: Bolton, Manchester
NOW BOOKING CLASSES FOR SEPTEMBER 2022! Worried about mock exams for predicted grades... [more]