We are extremely pleased to announce that we have been successful in the bid to open our Essa Primary School
from September 2014!
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Welcome from the Principal
We currently have a rising roll of well over 845 students aged 11- 16 and we expect to exceed our capacity
of 900 by September 2013.
We have seen a rapid rise in standards with results reaching record levels. In August 2011, we hit record
GCSE results once again with every single child in year 11 achieving 5 or more A*- C grades.
This remarkable result, together with 56% 5 or more A* - C grades including English & Maths being
achieved, not only ranks us in the top 2% of all similar schools in the country but it gives every young
person an opportunity to go forward into Further Education & Training.
However, contoversy surrounds the GCSE results in 2012. Due to unannounced grade boundary changes by
the examination boards, GCSE results for 2012 remain in dispute. 97% of all our year 11 students in 2012
received 5 or more A* - C grades, placing our Academy in the best 3 schools in Bolton.
Although 50% of our students were graded as achieving 5 or more A* - C grades including English and Maths
by the examination boards, we know that over 63% had actually reached and exceeded that standard.
We are proud to make a difference. We are set to do even better in the future.
Our approach is simple and some say unique; we remove any barriers to learning for every child. We do
whatever it takes using radical new learning environments where students are given the power,
confidence and freedom to learn and be creative according to their individual needs and potential.
We provide for each student a window on the world and ability to access information at any time.
We support and deepen the learning process not only in the classroom, but way beyond.
In our view, our students are exciting, sharp and friendly. They expect and deserve the best.
Our staff are exceptional. They expect and deliver the best.
In October 2011 we moved into our purpose built state of the art building and it too is as special as
the people within it.
We believe that anything is possible. Not so much a ‘can do’ but a ‘will do’ culture is the norm.
With strong partnerships based on trust, respect and a shared vision between the community,
young people and the Academy, there are no limits.
We have a very special learning community. Please, feel free to find out more, come and see us and
share your thoughts and wisdom to help us on our exciting journey.
Best wishes
Showk Badat
of 900 by September 2013.
We have seen a rapid rise in standards with results reaching record levels. In August 2011, we hit record
GCSE results once again with every single child in year 11 achieving 5 or more A*- C grades.
This remarkable result, together with 56% 5 or more A* - C grades including English & Maths being
achieved, not only ranks us in the top 2% of all similar schools in the country but it gives every young
person an opportunity to go forward into Further Education & Training.
However, contoversy surrounds the GCSE results in 2012. Due to unannounced grade boundary changes by
the examination boards, GCSE results for 2012 remain in dispute. 97% of all our year 11 students in 2012
received 5 or more A* - C grades, placing our Academy in the best 3 schools in Bolton.
Although 50% of our students were graded as achieving 5 or more A* - C grades including English and Maths
by the examination boards, we know that over 63% had actually reached and exceeded that standard.
We are proud to make a difference. We are set to do even better in the future.
Our approach is simple and some say unique; we remove any barriers to learning for every child. We do
whatever it takes using radical new learning environments where students are given the power,
confidence and freedom to learn and be creative according to their individual needs and potential.
We provide for each student a window on the world and ability to access information at any time.
We support and deepen the learning process not only in the classroom, but way beyond.
In our view, our students are exciting, sharp and friendly. They expect and deserve the best.
Our staff are exceptional. They expect and deliver the best.
In October 2011 we moved into our purpose built state of the art building and it too is as special as
the people within it.
We believe that anything is possible. Not so much a ‘can do’ but a ‘will do’ culture is the norm.
With strong partnerships based on trust, respect and a shared vision between the community,
young people and the Academy, there are no limits.
We have a very special learning community. Please, feel free to find out more, come and see us and
share your thoughts and wisdom to help us on our exciting journey.
Best wishes
Showk Badat
