Unity Academy Blackpool

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Blackpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Unity Academy Blackpool.

Blackpool, FY20TS Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

24

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
11.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -1.94
English & Maths grade 4+ %
34.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.3%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 42.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
5 July 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Location & Contact

Address
Warbreck Hill Road
Blackpool, FY20TS
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School Information

URN
139675
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY2 0TS
Ofsted rating
Requires Improvement
Age range
2-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
65
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
974 pupils
2-16

School Demographics

Total Pupils
974
Free School Meals
61.5% (599 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
38.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days