Essa Academy
Secondary school in Bolton. Report card, Jan 2026: 6 strong.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 20 January 2026, report published 16 March 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | 22% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around January 2030
The last inspection was in January 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.3 milesKing's Leadership Academy Bolton
Good (Oct 2023)
- 0.7 milesBolton Muslim Girls School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Mar 2025)
- 1.0 milesMount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Requires improvement (Oct 2023)
- 1.2 milesUniversity Collegiate School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Sep 2024)
- 1.4 milesLadybridge High School
Good (Nov 2022)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.